Changes to State Vaccination Plan Affect More Than 10,000 Calaveras Residents

Changes to State Vaccination Plan Affect More Than 10,000 Calaveras Residents

San Andreas, CA…Today, Governor Newsom announced that the state is modifying the state vaccination plan to move all people age 65 and older into Phase 1B, Tier 1. This represents more than 10,000 residents within Calaveras County, not including other categories of people that would also be included in Phase 1B. As of today, Calaveras […]

Congressman McClintock from House floor in Opposition to Impeachment

Congressman McClintock from House floor in Opposition to Impeachment

Washington, DC…Mr. Speaker: I didn’t like the President’s speech on January 6th. I thought he was wrong to assert that the Vice President and Congress can pick and choose which electoral votes to count. He was wrong to set such a confrontational tone in a politically tense situation. But what did he actually say? His […]

Nancy Pelosi on H.Res. 24, Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for Incitement of Insurrection

Nancy Pelosi on H.Res. 24, Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for Incitement of Insurrection

Washington, DC…Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.Res. 24, impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for incitement of insurrection. Below are the Speaker’s remarks: Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership. Madam Speaker, […]

Seniors 65+ Now Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine to Effectively and Efficiently Increase Vaccine Distribution, Reduce Hospitalizations and Save Lives

Seniors 65+ Now Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine to Effectively and Efficiently Increase Vaccine Distribution, Reduce Hospitalizations and Save Lives

Sacramento, CA…. In order to increase the pace of COVID-19 vaccine distribution to those at greatest risk, the state is prioritizing individuals 65 and older to receive the vaccine as demand subsides among health care workers. “There is no higher priority than efficiently and equitably distributing these vaccines as quickly as possible to those who […]

Governor Newsom, Legislative Leaders on Safety Precautions at State Capitol

Governor Newsom, Legislative Leaders on Safety Precautions at State Capitol

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement today regarding the safety of the California State Capitol: “The Governor, Assembly and Senate are working together in close cooperation to ensure the safety of everyone who works in or visits the […]

Amador COVID-19 Update

Amador COVID-19 Update

Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports one hundred and two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,315, and 2 additional deaths since last Tuesday’s update. The individuals who passed were 2 males, 1 in their 60s and another in their 80s. The new cases include 51 males […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 23 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County – Community-Based Testing Sites Offer No-Cost Testing, Vaccine Rollout Continues to Move Forward

Calaveras Public Health Reports 23 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County – Community-Based Testing Sites Offer No-Cost Testing, Vaccine Rollout Continues to Move Forward

San Andreas, CA… On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 23 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 945 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 879 cases have since recovered while 44 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Board of Supervisors Meeting Replay!

Mornings with the One Percent™ Board of Supervisors Meeting Replay!

Arnold, CA…This morning was the busy first full meeting of the year for the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors. It was also a joint meeting with the Angels Camp City Council for the first Covid centric hour. The full meeting is below… Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise […]

Calaveras Board Supervisors & Angels Camp City Council Hears Covid Update

Calaveras Board Supervisors & Angels Camp City Council Hears Covid Update

San Andreas, CA…In this morning’s first hour which was a combined meeting of the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors and Angels Camp City Council covered an update on the status of Covid-19 in the county. Testing, Vaccines and more were the hot topics. Including in the first portion of the video is the election of […]

Calaveras County Rolls Out Vaccine Plan

Calaveras County Rolls Out Vaccine Plan

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Health has rolled out a vaccine plan based on the California Department of Public Health’s vaccine allocation guidelines; vaccination is a key tool to ending this pandemic!  Would you like to learn more about vaccinations? Check out these links:  Vaccinate Calaveras: https://bit.ly/39snibL CDPH Allocation Guidelines: https://bit.ly/38y7lkY Vaccinate California: https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/

45 New Community Cases & Three Covid Deaths in Latest Tuolumne County Covid Update

45 New Community Cases & Three Covid Deaths in Latest Tuolumne County Covid Update

Sonora, CA…Today’s report includes data from Saturday, January 9th to Monday, January 11th. During this time period, we received reports of 45 new community cases (17 Saturday, 14 Sunday, and 14 today). Eleven new SCC inmate cases were reported (4 Saturday, 3 Sunday, and 4 today). One of the new cases is hospitalized and the […]

Speaker Pelosi Steps Up Efforts to Remove President Trump

Speaker Pelosi Steps Up Efforts to Remove President Trump

Washington, DC…Dear Democratic Colleague, On this Sunday, as we pray that God will continue to Bless America, I write to inform you of our next actions, which will be made with the great solemnity that this moment requires. I want to call to your immediate attention the action to be taken tomorrow morning, when Majority […]

In a Post Trump World Could Libertarians Actually Win? ~ John Hamilton

In a Post Trump World Could Libertarians Actually Win? ~ John Hamilton

Arnold, CA…After a week where watching the news from Washington made Americans physically ill it made me wonder what could actually be the next and safest path to unite the most Americans in a post Trump world? According to many statistics if Old School Liberal Democrats, Libertarian leaning Republicans and actual Libertarians ever actually joined […]

A Bit of Wisdom on Political Parties from George Washington

A Bit of Wisdom on Political Parties from George Washington

“However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men (and women) will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 24 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County – No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Expanded Across Calaveras

Calaveras Public Health Reports 24 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County – No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Expanded Across Calaveras

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, January 8, 2021, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 24 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 922 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 869 cases have since recovered while 31 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]

City of Angels City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 12, 2021

City of Angels City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 12, 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. The City of Angels herby provides notice that as a result of […]

“Calaveras Mentoring Celebrates National Mentoring Month”

“Calaveras Mentoring Celebrates National Mentoring Month”

Angels Camp, CA… January is National Mentoring Month, the annual campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more of our country’s young people with caring adults. This year, Calaveras Mentoring is celebrating with a social media campaign showcasing all of the opportunities to join Calaveras Mentoring programs. The local campaign will enlighten and […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action January 12th!

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action January 12th!

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action January 12th! The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1/12/2021 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 Election of Chair and Vice […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action January 11th

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action January 11th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action January 11th with a live stream due to COVID-19 regulations. The live stream zoom link will be posted below… CALAVERAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS GARY TOFANELLI DISTRICT 1 COUNTY JOHN “JACK” GARAMENDI DISTRICT 2 MERITA CALLAWAY – CHAIR DISTRICT 3 AMANDA FOLENDORF DISTRICT […]

McConnell Remarks on the Electoral College Count

McConnell Remarks on the Electoral College Count

Washington, DC…U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today regarding the Electoral College challenge: “We are debating a step that has never been taken in American history: Whether Congress should overrule voters and overturn a presidential election. “I have served 36 years in the Senate. This will be the most important […]

President-elect Biden Nominates Merrick Garland for Attorney General

President-elect Biden Nominates Merrick Garland for Attorney General

Washington, D.C…. Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced key nominations for the Department of Justice: Judge Merrick Garland, nominee for Attorney General; Lisa Monaco, nominee for Deputy Attorney General; Vanita Gupta, nominee for Associate Attorney General; and Kristen Clarke, nominee for Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. These nominees reflect the president-elect’s deeply held […]

Governor Newsom on Protest at U.S. Capitol

Governor Newsom on Protest at U.S. Capitol

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom has cancelled his COVID-19 update today out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of Governor’s Office staff and issued the following statement in response to the events transpiring at the U.S. Capitol: “Peaceful protest is an important mechanism of our democracy but what we are witnessing in our […]

Can Local News Help Save The Country? ~ John Hamilton

Can Local News Help Save The Country? ~ John Hamilton

Arnold, CA…Local News is is not Democrat or Republican it is local and national news through a local lens. Local News is also the last place we all meet. We believe it is valuable now more than ever. We all want our friends and neighbors to succeed. We All care about our local businesses, schools, […]

Governor Newsom Announces Golden State Stimulus, a Budget Proposal to Help Low-Income Californians through $600 Rapid Cash Payments, and Calls for Extension of Eviction Moratorium

Governor Newsom Announces Golden State Stimulus, a Budget Proposal to Help Low-Income Californians through $600 Rapid Cash Payments, and Calls for Extension of Eviction Moratorium

Sacramento, CA… As millions of Californians struggle to make ends meet as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced two immediate action items in his 2021-22 State Budget proposal to help low-income Californians. First, the Golden State Stimulus would provide a $600 rapid cash support directly to roughly four million low-income […]