Pasadena, CA…The largest, most advanced rover NASA has sent to another world touched down on Mars Thursday, after a 203-day journey traversing 293 million miles (472 million kilometers). Confirmation of the successful touchdown was announced in mission control at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California at 3:55 p.m. EST (12:55 p.m. PST). Packed with groundbreaking technology, […]
Sacramento, CA…California Governor Gavin Newsom and the Biden-Harris Administration today announced the opening of the nation’s first community vaccination sites in Oakland and Los Angeles. These pilot sites at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum and California State University, Los Angeles opened their gates at 9:00 a.m. this morning as part of the wider effort to establish a […]
Burlingame, CA…The California Teachers Association launched an ad campaign today highlighting the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and its variants, and the importance of vaccines and multilayered safety measures as politicians and school districts ready to open additional schools for in-person instruction and accommodate more students on already-open campuses. The television ads, titled “Safety First,” warn of schools […]
Sonora, CA… On Saturday night, the Police Department arrested 42-year-old Brandon Hamilton Blas of Sonora for multiple charges, including being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded and concealed firearm within a vehicle, and providing false identification to a peace officer. Just before 11:30 pm on Saturday, February 13, one of […]
Sonora, CA… We are excited to introduce the three newest members of our patrol team, Deputy Neri, Deputy Cordes and Deputy Hope. Photo from left to right: Deputy Neri, Deputy Cordes, Sheriff Pooley and Deputy Hope. Deputies Neri and Hope were formally employed as Jail Deputies prior to applying for, and making it into the […]
Washington, D.C…. Infectious diseases are transnational health and national security threats. While the world is reeling from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Ebola has again emerged, simultaneously, in both Central and West Africa. The world cannot afford to turn the other way. We must do everything in our power to respond quickly, effectively, and with commensurate […]
Washington, DC…As millions of Americans face continued hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden is continuing to take action to help keep individuals and families in their homes. The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a housing affordability crisis. Today, 1 in 5 renters is behind on rent and just over 10 million homeowners are behind on mortgage […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Truck vs Gas Pump Near Sr120 / Ferretti Rd Incident: 00277 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr120 / Ferretti Rd Loc Desc: CLAIM JUMPER OUTPOST Lat/Lon: 37.817128 -120.129641 Detail Information 4:27 PM 2 [2] REQ FIRE 4:27 PM 1 [1] MAR TK HIT GAS PUMP Unit Information 4:28 PM 2 Unit Enroute 4:28 […]
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to better serve people in need through partnerships with civil society, while preserving our fundamental constitutional commitments, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. Faith-based and other community-serving organizations are vital […]
Washington, DC…Presidents’ Day Message From President Biden
Washington, DC…Health care is a right, not a privilege. No one should have to lay awake at night staring at the ceiling wondering what they are going to do to get the care they need or to pay the bills if a family member gets sick. That is why I will do everything in my […]
Washington, DC…Three years ago today, a lone gunman took the lives of 14 students and three educators at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. In seconds, the lives of dozens of families, and the life of an American community, were changed forever. For three years now, the Parkland families have spent birthdays and […]
Washington, DC…It was nearly two weeks ago that Jill and I paid our respects to Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who laid in honor in the Rotunda after losing his life protecting the Capitol from a riotous, violent mob on January 6, 2021. Today, 57 Senators – including a record 7 Republicans – voted to […]
Washington, DC…But we can do more. Shortly before taking office, I set an ambitious but achievable goal of opening most K-8 schools by the end of my first 100 days. I’ve said all along that this is a national imperative — one that can only be achieved if Congress provides states and communities with the […]
Gettysburg, PA…While it was delivered 5 years before our country officially started celebrated Decoration Day which became Memorial Day. The Gettysburg Address remains one of the most eloquent of tributes to those who gave their all that we might be free. The Images Above Are of The “Bliss Copy” of His Address and Kept in […]
Washington, DC…To convict former President Donald Trump the House Managers needed to get 67 votes. They could not get to that threshold. Below are the statements from Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. In comments from the House Manager they believe they proved their case but regardless of their arguments they could […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state has launched the Safe Schools for All Plan’s interactive Safe Schools Reopening Map, an online tool providing a statewide snapshot of the status of school reopenings across California. The map supports local communities in making data-driven decisions to safely open classrooms and helps ensure public transparency. […]
Atlanta, CA…To reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic and maximize the amount of in-person instruction, schools need sufficient resources as well as adhered-to, strong state and local public health measures. Extraordinary efforts by states, districts, and schools have been underway to support students throughout the pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and […]
Sacramento, CA…The anticipated CDC Guidelines to reopen public schools safely was released Friday, reiterating what California’s educators have been calling for over the last 10 months: Masks and PPE, 6-feet for physical and social distancing, handwashing stations and proper ventilation, surface cleaning and sanitization; contact tracing, weekly testing, and prioritizing vaccinations for educators and school staff […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Please be advised these clinics additionally include Amador residents 70 years and older ONLY. If individuals present to the clinic who do not qualify, they will be asked to reschedule at a time appropriate to their phase/tier. Vaccine is in very limited supply. Be assured that when Amador County has additional allocation of […]
Sacramento, CA…The Keep California Working Act (SB74 Borgeas-Caballero) has recently attracted an even stronger coalition of statewide legislative support. As of today, 63 out of 120 California legislators, more than half the Legislature, have signed on to the bill, which would invest $2.6 billion of California’s unanticipated revenue in one-time grants for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by […]
Fresno, CA…Governor Newsom Provided an Update on the State’s Response to COVID-19 today from Fresno. Covid numbers are dropping, more vaccine is on the way & the South African Covid variant is now here in the state. The Governor also had to deal with “Recall Newsom” hecklers in the background.
Washington, DC…Today, Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice and White House Public Engagement Director and Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond hosted a virtual discussion with leaders of gun violence prevention advocacy groups – Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, Giffords, and Brady. They discussed the ongoing public health crisis of gun violence in America, the historic […]
Washington, DC…We are deeply concerned about declining media pluralism in Hungary. The imminent loss of the broadcasting license of one of the country’s most popular radio stations, Klubradio, threatens the departure of yet another independent voice from Hungary’s airwaves. The United States shares the concerns of international press freedom advocates and many Hungarians over the […]
Washington, DC…Thank you for being here on short notice. I’m going to be very brief, but I — because the Vice President and I are heading over the Pentagon for an extensive briefing and to make some comments, as we did at the State Department. So I’m going to be going from here to there, […]
Angels Camp, CA… Congratulations to Jared Hungerford for receiving the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 7 award as the Adult Education Administrator of the Year! Jared Hungerford is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction/Adult Education Coordinator for the Calaveras County Office of Education. There are over 750 educational leaders from Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, […]
Washington, D.C…. A Texas engineer pleaded guilty today for filing fraudulent bank loan applications seeking more than $10 million dollars in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicholas L. McQuaid of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. […]
Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s nomination of Secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Julie A. Su to serve as Deputy Secretary of Labor at the U.S. Department of Labor: “Julie Su embodies the spirit of California. Her commitment to empowering working people and creating […]
Washington, DC…Today, President Joe Biden announced two additional members of his energy and jobs team: David Turk, Deputy Secretary of Energy and Julie Su, Deputy Secretary of Labor. These tested and experienced leaders will support the work of Secretary of Energy Nominee Jennifer Granholm and Secretary of Labor Nominee Marty Walsh in their efforts to […]
Washington, DC…Hello, folks. Thanks for coming in. I’ve invited in some of the leading business people in America to come in and talk about the state of the economy, our recovery package. We’re going to talk a little bit, God willing, about infrastructure down the road, and also about the — a little about the […]
