Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre after Iranian Attack on Israel
Washington, DC…Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre after Iranian Attack on Israel.
Garland Testifies on Department of Justice Budget in House Hearing
Washington, DC…Garland Testifies on Department of Justice Budget in House Hearing
John Stossel on The Growing Threat of Government Control of Your Car
New York, NY…The government may soon be able to shut down your car. Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill includes a kill switch for new cars. In an effort to reduce drunk driving, government wants devices in cars that will monitor and limit impaired driving. But there’s a big problem: these devices give government control over […]
United States Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith Visits Switzerland and New York
Washington, DC…U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith will travel to Geneva and New York City April 15-23. In Geneva, the Special Representative and Ambassador Michèle Taylor will represent the United States as heads of delegation at the third meeting of the UN Permanent Forum for People on African Descent. There […]
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Iran’s Attack Against Israel
Washington, DC…We, the Leaders of the G7, unequivocally condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel. Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel. Israel, with the help of its partners, defeated the attack. We express our full solidarity and support to Israel and its people and reaffirm our commitment […]
The Annual White Park Committee Meeting is April 15th
Arnold, CA…White Pines Park Committee is a nonprofit organization made up of volunteers whose primary purpose is to maintain and improve all 90 acres of White Pines Park. Please consider joining us for our Annual Meeting. There are many chances to volunteer in addition to the annual cleanup day. Volunteers are needed to: pick up […]
McClintock Advocates for Warrant Requirement in FISA Renewal Bil
Washington, DC…Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks on the House floor: I don’t discount the mounting dangers we face from enemies abroad. But we also cannot discount the dangers we face at home from the very powers this bill would continue. The FBI abused these powers 278,000 times in a single year and turned them […]
President Joe Biden on $7.4 Billion in Student Debt Cancellation for 277,000 More Borrowers
Washington, DC….Today, my Administration is canceling student debt for 277,000 more people, bringing the total number of Americans who have been approved for debt relief so far under my Administration to 4.3 million borrowers through various actions. These 277,000 borrowers are enrolled in my Administration’s SAVE Plan, or were approved for relief because of fixes […]
Clean California Gateway Monument Signs – Calling All Foothill Contractors! Bids Due 4/17/24
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County is partnering with Caltrans and the City of Angels Camp to install gateway monument and wayfinding signs at key locations along the state highways in Calaveras County. The project is approaching construction. and we need help from contractors. The Calaveras County Department of Public Works is seeking a construction contractor to […]
Auditor Says State Lacks Information on Effectiveness of Costly Homeless Programs
Sacramento, CA…Dear Governor and Legislative Leaders: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee requested an audit of the State’s homelessness funding, including an evaluation of the efforts undertaken by the State and two cities to monitor the cost‑effectiveness of such spending. The following report (2023‑102.1) focuses primarily on the State’s activities, in particular the California Interagency Council […]
The Latest Small Business Optimism Index Doesn’t Bode Well for California
Sacramento, CA…Two surveys released today don’t paint a pretty picture nationally or in California for the small-business economy. As it does the second Tuesday of every month, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) releases its latest Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report (also known as the Optimism Index) on the state of the small […]
Calaveras County Thermoplastic Striping Project Calaveritas Road 4/11/2024 – 4/12/2024
San Andreas, CA…On April 11th and 12th there will be traffic delays on Calaveritas Road, from the Calaveritas Bridge to the intersection with Fricot City Road, to accommodate construction of the Thermoplastic Striping Project. Crews will be active during daylight hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will be a slow and continuously rolling […]
Calaveras County Thermoplastic Striping Project Countywide Road Improvements
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Department of Public Works would like to inform the public that the Thermoplastic Striping Project construction has resumed and will continue through the end of April. There will be traffic delays during the application of thermoplastic striping and traffic markings on the following roads: Calaveritas Road, Camanche Parkway South, French Gulch […]
Take Mr. Jaggar Home with You Today!
San Andreas, CA…Meet Mr. Jaggar, a neutered male Pit Bull, estimated to be around 9 years old and weighing 60 pounds. If only this guy could talk! I bet we’d hear a great story. Jaggar was adopted from the shelter 7 years ago and is surprised to find himself back with us. No one has come to […]
Inflation Stubbornly Remains High. Shelter & Energy Costs Prime Pain Points
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.5 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose in […]
DHS Secretary Mayorkas Testifies on Budget in House Hearing
Washington, DC…DHS Secretary Mayorkas Testifies on Budget in House Hearing
Mornings with the One Percent™ Board of Supervisors Replay Below
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings. 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 of our […]
Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/9/2024 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. Pursuant to Govt. Code § 54957(b)(1): […]
Joe Biden Outlines New Plans to Deliver Student Debt Relief to Over 30 Million Americans Under the Biden-Harris Administration
Washington, DC…Biden-Harris Administration leaders will fan out across the country as President Biden announces his Administration’s new plans to cancel student debt for tens of millions of Americans. The plans, if implemented, would provide debt relief to over 30 million Americans when combined with actions the Biden-Harris Administration has already taken to cancel student debt […]
Road Crews Working to Plow, Remove Downed Trees & Power Lines
Arnold, CA…We are working diligently with our available resources to address as many needs throughout the County as possible. With the volume of downed trees and powerlines, our staffing resources are spread thinner than usual which may cause delays in snow removal activities. Our goal is to provide the best possible service with the resources […]
President Biden on Lowering Healthcare Costs for Americans
Washington, DC…Kris, thank you, thank you, thank you. First of all, thank you for the courage you’ve shown over the years dealing with your health issues but also for standing up here before the whole nation and explaining to us what you’ve gone through. It’s not easy to do. You know, trying to afford your […]
Parks Master Plan Community Meetings Start Tonight! Your Input is Needed!
San Andreas, CA…Outdoor spaces and amenities for all ages are valuable and essential to Calaveras County. In September of 2023 Calaveras County contracted with O’Dell Engineering to create the County’s first Parks Master Plan. A Parks Master Plan provides an abundance of benefits to a community including, but not limited to; assessing current and future […]
Two in a Row: April Snow Survey Shows Above Average Snowpack for Second Straight Season
Phillips Station, CA…After a dry start to the year, March storms provided boost to snowpack but runoff will be the key to future water supply. Governor Newsom highlights new California Water Plan Update 2023 to chart California’s path towards a sustainable, climate-resilient, and equitable water supply The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the […]
The Annual White Park Committee Meeting is April 15th
Arnold, CA…White Pines Park Committee is a nonprofit organization made up of volunteers whose primary purpose is to maintain and improve all 90 acres of White Pines Park. Please consider joining us for our Annual Meeting. There are many chances to volunteer in addition to the annual cleanup day. Volunteers are needed to: pick up […]
California Launches New Program to Increase Capital Access for California’s Underinvested Small Businesses
San Andreas, CA…Increasing capital access for California’s underinvested small businesses is what the Technical Assistance for Capital Readiness Program is all about. It is backed by $25.3 million in funding from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI is designed to spur investment to businesses with 1-9 employees, small manufacturing companies, and businesses operated by […]
President Biden and The First Lady Host the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll
Washington, DC…President Biden and The First Lady Host the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll
Former Senator & Vice-Presidential Nominee Dies at 82 after a Fall
Stamford, CT…Joseph Isadore Lieberman February 24, 1942 – March 27, 2024. American politician, lobbyist, and attorney who served as a United States senator from Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. Nominee for vice president of the United States in the 2000 U.S. presidential election.
Golden Together Unveils Second Policy Paper On Universal Housing Affordability
Sacramento, CA… Golden Together, a Movement to Restore the California Dream, led by author and government policy advisor Steve Hilton, unveiled its second policy paper aimed at ending California’s housing shortage and ushering in a new era of housing abundance. “California’s housing crisis is manmade; with the right reforms our state can end the emergency and […]
President Biden on the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Washington, DC…President Biden Delivers Remarks on the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
Washington, DC…All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Just have a couple things at the top before we get going. President Biden — today, he called Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland to recognize his years of service as a leader of Ireland and of the good relationship they have developed. Having recently celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at […]