Pausing Federal Student Loan Payments

Pausing Federal Student Loan Payments

Washington, DC…At the request of President Biden, the Acting Secretary of Education will extend the pause on federal student loan payments and collections and keep the interest rate at 0%. Too many Americans are struggling to pay for basic necessities and to provide for their families. They should not be forced to choose between paying […]

Executive Order on Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Federal Regulation

Executive Order on Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Federal Regulation

Whitehouse, CA…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered that: Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of my Administration to use available tools to confront the urgent challenges facing the Nation, including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, […]

Executive Order on the Revision of Civil Immigration Enforcement Policies and Priorities

Executive Order on the Revision of Civil Immigration Enforcement Policies and Priorities

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. Policy. Immigrants have helped strengthen America’s families, communities, businesses and workforce, and economy, infusing the United States with creativity, energy, and ingenuity. The task of enforcing […]

Letter to His Excellency António Guterres Secretary-General United Nations on Rejoining the WHO

Letter to His Excellency António Guterres Secretary-General United Nations on Rejoining the WHO

Washington, DC…This letter constitutes a retraction by the Government of the United States of the letter dated July 6, 2020, notifying you that the Government of the United States intended to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), effective July 6, 2021. The United States intends to remain a member of the World Health Organization. […]

Executive Order on Organizing and Mobilizing the United States Government to Provide a Unified and Effective Response to Combat COVID-19 and to Provide United States Leadership on Global Health and Security

Executive Order on Organizing and Mobilizing the United States Government to Provide a Unified and Effective Response to Combat COVID-19 and to Provide United States Leadership on Global Health and Security

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. The Federal Government must act swiftly and aggressively to combat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). To that end, this order creates the position of Coordinator of […]

Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United States

Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United States

Washington, DC…The United States was built on a foundation of religious freedom and tolerance, a principle enshrined in the United States Constitution. Nevertheless, the previous administration enacted a number of Executive Orders and Presidential Proclamations that prevented certain individuals from entering the United States — first from primarily Muslim countries, and later, from largely African […]

Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government

Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government

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: Section 1. Policy. Equal opportunity is the bedrock of American democracy, and our diversity is one of our country’s greatest strengths. But for too many, the American Dream remains out […]

Covid Curve Starting to Flatten? Check Out the Latest on the Covid Dashboard

Covid Curve Starting to Flatten?  Check Out the Latest on the Covid Dashboard

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County COVID-19 Dashboard for Wednesday, January 20, 2021. View the interactive dashboard here: https://bit.ly/3bHNbXJ Protect yourself and others from COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus: • Wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth when you leave home, including public places […]

The US Rejoins Paris Climate Accords

The US Rejoins Paris Climate Accords

Washington, DC…I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the Paris Agreement, done at Paris on December 12, 2015, do hereby accept the said Agreement and every article and clause thereof on behalf of the United States of America. Done at Washington this 20th day of January, […]

President Trump Pardons 73 & Commutes Sentences of 70.

President Trump Pardons 73 & Commutes Sentences of 70.

Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump granted pardons to 73 individuals and commuted the sentences of an additional 70 individuals. Details are below… Todd Boulanger – President Trump granted a full pardon to Todd Boulanger. Mr. Boulanger’s pardon is supported by numerous friends, as well as by past and present business associates. In 2008, Mr. Boulanger […]

Farewell Address of President Donald J. Trump

Farewell Address of President Donald J. Trump

Washington, DC…My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again — for all Americans. As I conclude my term as the […]

President-elect Biden Announces Key Nominations for the Department of State

President-elect Biden Announces Key Nominations for the Department of State

Washington, DC…. This is a team of experienced, crisis-tested leaders with diverse backgrounds and fresh perspectives ready to reinvigorate the State Department and U.S. diplomacy with a foreign policy that delivers for the American people Last Saturday, President-elect Joe Biden announced key nominations for the Department of State who will work closely with Secretary of […]

Statement from President-elect Biden on Religious Freedom Day, 1/16/21

Statement from President-elect Biden on Religious Freedom Day, 1/16/21

Washington, DC…. Two hundred and thirty-five years ago, the Virginia General Assembly passed Thomas Jefferson’s landmark Statute for Religious Freedom, laying a foundation of liberty to be enshrined in our Constitution and passed down through the generations. Today, Religious Freedom Day, is a symbol of that commitment — and a reminder that the work of […]

Readout of HHS Secretary-designate Xavier Becerra’s Meeting with Disability Community Organizations

Readout of HHS Secretary-designate Xavier Becerra’s Meeting with Disability Community Organizations

Washington, D.C…. Last Friday, Health and Human Services Secretary-designate Xavier Becerra joined leaders from disability organizations for a virtual roundtable discussion. Becerra first thanked the leaders for their time and counsel, their fight to make sure all people in this country are included when discussing access to quality health care, and for their critical work […]

Governor Newsom Formally Appoints Alex Padilla to the U.S. Senate and Nominates Dr. Shirley Weber as Secretary of State

Governor Newsom Formally Appoints Alex Padilla to the U.S. Senate and Nominates Dr. Shirley Weber as Secretary of State

Sacramento, CA…From yesterday…”As Americans celebrate the legacy of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his work to expand voting rights and representation, Governor Gavin Newsom today formally submitted the appointment of Alex Padilla to become California’s first Latino U.S. Senator and the nomination of Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber to become the state’s […]

Wind Event Closes Yosemite National Park Today

Wind Event Closes Yosemite National Park Today

Yosemite, CA…Park temporarily closed due to a continuing high wind event. Yosemite National Park will be closed today, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 due to a continuing high wind event, associated downed trees, debris, and damage to park facilities. Check for updates at 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1). The view from the Ahwahnee towards Half Dome […]

The Majority of U.S. Businesses Have Fewer Than Five Employees

The Majority of U.S. Businesses Have Fewer Than Five Employees

Washington, DC…Small businesses are often hailed as a vital segment of our national and local economies and a primary driver of U.S. financial growth. But just what is a small business? Is it based on a company’s number of employees or sales? Is it defined by the size of individual business locations (“establishment”) or the […]

55 New Covid Cases & Death Toll Rises to 39 in Latest Tuolumne County Numbers

55 New Covid Cases & Death Toll Rises to 39 in Latest Tuolumne County Numbers

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 32 new community cases (20 Saturday, 12 Sunday) and 23 new SCC inmate cases (1 Saturday, 22 Sunday) for a total of 55 new cases over the weekend (Jan.16-17). One of the new cases is hospitalized and the remaining individuals appear to be isolating. Twenty-one individuals have been released from […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action January 19th!

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action January 19th!

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action January 19th! The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 1/19/2021 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 Staff Announcements This is […]

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Announce Additional Members of the Office of the Vice President

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Announce Additional Members of the Office of the Vice President

Washington, D.C…. Yesterday, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced additional members of the White House staff. These qualified, experienced, and talented individuals will join the Office of the Vice President. “These experienced and qualified appointees bring diverse perspectives and a shared commitment that will be critical to tackling the many challenges facing […]

City of Angels City Council Agenda January 19, 2021

City of Angels City Council Agenda January 19, 2021

Angels Camp, CA… 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 M. Brown Act (California Government Code Section 54950, ET SEQ.), and The Federal Americans With Disabilities Act. This meeting will not be physically open to the public. All members […]

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring January 15, 2021, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of California. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us that we are ultimately measured not by where we stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but by the stands we take during […]

Calaveras Public Health Launches New COVID-19 Dashboard – Announces Partnership with Mark Twain Medical Center to Vaccinate People 65 and Older in Efforts to Expand Vaccine Rollout

Calaveras Public Health Launches New COVID-19 Dashboard – Announces Partnership with Mark Twain Medical Center to Vaccinate People 65 and Older in Efforts to Expand Vaccine Rollout

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Health Launches New COVID-19 Dashboard – Announces Partnership with Mark Twain Medical Center to Vaccinate People 65 and Older in Efforts to Expand Vaccine Rollout Calaveras Public Health announces the launch of a new COVID-19 dashboard. The interactive dashboard provides the community with local COVID-19 information. It will help minimize the […]

Adventist Health Sonora Partnering with Tuolumne County Public Health to Begin Phase 1B COVID-19 Vaccinations

Adventist Health Sonora Partnering with Tuolumne County Public Health  to Begin Phase 1B COVID-19 Vaccinations

Sonora, CA…Adventist Health Sonora is supporting the Tuolumne County Public Health Department and launching Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccinations with mass vaccination clinics planned for Tuolumne County residents age 75 and older. “I am really proud of our team for mobilizing quickly and vaccinating individuals eligible for Phase 1A vaccinations,” says Michelle Fuentes, Adventist Health Sonora […]

Calaveras County-Notice of Virtual Public Hearing for Potential Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Program

Calaveras County-Notice of Virtual Public Hearing for Potential Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Program

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Calaveras will conduct a virtual Public Hearing at 4:00PM., or soon thereafter, on January 19, 2021 via a Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96051945837?pwd=SU9ITXJydlp6b25XZFVvdDl2OHlkQT09 Meeting ID: 960 5194 5837 Passcode: 061960 to consider the following item: SUBJECT: POTENTIAL PROGRAM(S) FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT […]

President-elect Joe Biden on the American Rescue Plan and Build Back Better Recovery Plan

President-elect Joe Biden on the American Rescue Plan and Build Back Better Recovery Plan

Wilmington, DE…Good evening, my fellow Americans. It’s been three hundred and forty-three days since the virus that has ravaged our nation tragically claimed its first life. On February 6, 2020, Patricia Dowd took her last breath at home, under the California sun of Santa Clara. She was 57 years old. A beloved wife, mother, daughter, […]