Governor Newsom Statement on Passing of Congressman John Lewis

Governor Newsom Statement on Passing of Congressman John Lewis

Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the passing of Congressman John Lewis (D-GA): “We are a greater nation today because a young man in Alabama decided to devote his life to making “good trouble.” On the front lines of America’s struggle for justice, a young John Lewis literally shed some blood for the […]

Governor Gavin Newsom Lays Out Pandemic Plan for Learning and Safe Schools

Governor Gavin Newsom Lays Out Pandemic Plan for Learning and Safe Schools

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his plan for learning and safe schools ahead of the 2020–2021 school year, as the California Department of Public Health issued a framework for when and how schools should reopen for in-person instruction. “Learning is non-negotiable,” said Governor Newsom. “The virus will be with us for a year or […]

What Transportation Issues Do You See in Calaveras County? Now is Your Chance to let Decision-Makers Know!

What Transportation Issues Do You See in Calaveras County?  Now is Your Chance to let Decision-Makers Know!

San Andreas, CA…One of CCOG’s state mandated duties is to update the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Calaveras County every four years. The purpose of the RTP is to identify all types of transportation improvements needed to keep people and goods moving efficiently and safely over the next 20 years. Modes of transportation covered in […]

Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

San Francisco, CA…San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis: “Today, America mourns the loss of one of the greatest heroes of American history: Congressman John Lewis, the Conscience of the Congress. “John Lewis was a titan of the civil rights movement whose goodness, […]

Rep. John Lewis Championed Civic Issues To The End

Rep. John Lewis Championed Civic Issues To The End

Washington, DC…Today, Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) led a bipartisan group of Members in sending a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in support of two Center for Civic Education grant applications which seek Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program funding. These grants, which total $25.9 million over three years, would […]

Six New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Amador County Since Tuesday

Six New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Amador County Since Tuesday

Amador County, CA – Since Tuesday’s COVID-19 update, Amador County Public Health confirms six additional COVID-19 cases in Amador County. Of these cases two are hospitalized. One is hospitalized out-of-county and another is hospitalized locally. Two of the cases reside in Jackson, 1 lives in Ione, 1 lives in Pioneer, 1 lives in Pine Grove, […]

Governor Newsom Announces $600 Million in Homekey Funds Now Immediately Available for Local Governments to Purchase Housing for Homeless Californians

Governor Newsom Announces $600 Million in Homekey Funds Now Immediately Available for Local Governments to Purchase Housing for Homeless Californians

Sacramento, CA…Building on the success of Project Roomkey, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the availability of $600 million in funding for Homekey, the next phase in the state’s response protecting Californians experiencing homelessness who are at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19. Administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), Homekey […]

Statement from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Her Cancer Recurrence

Statement from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Her Cancer Recurrence

Washington, DC…On May 19, I began a course of chemotherapy (gemcitabine) to treat a recurrence of cancer. A periodic scan in February followed by a biopsy revealed lesions on my liver. My recent hospitalizations to remove gall stones and treat an infection were unrelated to this recurrence. Immunotherapy first essayed proved unsuccessful. The chemotherapy course, […]

Potential Hazardous Materials Hamper Monte Fire Clean-Up Efforts

Potential Hazardous Materials Hamper Monte Fire Clean-Up Efforts

Tuolumne County – Yesterday, July 15th, 2020, at approximately 3:39 p.m Tuolumne County Fire Department (TCFD) and several assisting agencies responded to the Monte Fire, a structure fire at 19000 Block of Soulsbyville Rd. Soulsbyville, CA. The fully involved building was a “commercial” type shop on residential property and approximately 3000 square feet in size. […]

CCWD Closing Lobby to Public but Offering Appointments for Service During COVID-19

CCWD Closing Lobby to Public but Offering Appointments for Service During COVID-19

San Andreas, CA…To help protect CCWD Staff and customers, our main lobby will be closed to the public.  All payments must be made online at CCWD.org or physical payments can be placed in the drop box at 120 Toma Court on the front of our building.  If you have a specific need that requires in person assistance, […]

Senator Borgeas Condemns Azerbaijan Attack on Armenia

Senator Borgeas Condemns Azerbaijan Attack on Armenia

Fresno, CA…Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Armenia & Artsakh, issued the following statement in response to Azerbaijan’s attack on Armenia:  “I have been in communication with Armenian and Artsakh officials and confirmed that Azerbaijan launched unprovoked military actions against Armenia,” said Senator Borgeas. “Based on Azerbaijan’s past behavior, […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in Action with COVID-19 Updates & More!

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in Action with COVID-19 Updates & More!

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in Action with COVID-19 Updates & More! The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 7/14/2020 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call To give public comment, call […]

Calaveras County Closure of Businesses Due to COVID-19

Calaveras County Closure of Businesses Due to COVID-19

San Andreas, CA…On July 13, 2020, Governor Newsom announced the statewide closure of the following businesses because of statewide increases in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and intensive care unit utilization:  All brewpubs, breweries, bars and pubs (indoor and outdoor)  Dine-in restaurants (indoor)  Wineries and tasting rooms (indoor)  Family entertainment centers (indoor)  […]

Governor Closes All Dine-In Restaurants, Bars, Wineries & Tasting Rooms Statewide Effective Immediately

Governor Closes All Dine-In Restaurants, Bars, Wineries & Tasting Rooms Statewide Effective Immediately

Sacramento, CA…California is monitoring COVID-19 closely in each local community and keeping the public informed. We’re teaming up with counties to fight it with every tool we have: current local data, testing, contact tracing, infection control, emergency supplies, containment measures, and more. Counties should be ready to restore limitations if outbreaks increase. The State Public […]

Open Society Foundations Announce $220 Million for Building Power in Black Communities

Open Society Foundations Announce $220 Million for Building Power in Black Communities

New York, NY…To support this nation’s historic movement towards racial justice, the Open Society Foundations today is announcing investments totaling $220 million in emerging organizations and leaders building power in Black communities across the country, placing a bet on their ability to carry today’s momentum toward a better tomorrow. The largest share of this support—$150 […]

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring California for All Small Business Month

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring California for All Small Business Month

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring July 2020, as “California for All Small Business Month” today as the Governor’s Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery launches a new campaign encouraging Californians to help small businesses in their communities operate safely during the pandemic. The state’s new campaign, Calling All Californians: #ShopSafeShopLocal, partners with industry-leading […]

President Trump Responds to Supreme Court Decision

President Trump Responds to Supreme Court Decision

Washington, DC….From President Trump on Supreme Court Decision…”The Supreme Court sends case back to Lower Court, arguments to continue. This is all a political prosecution. I won the Mueller Witch Hunt, and others, and now I have to keep fighting in a politically corrupt New York. Not fair to this Presidency or Administration! Courts in […]

Supreme Court Rulings Back Religious Freedoms & Separation of Church & State

Supreme Court Rulings Back Religious Freedoms & Separation of Church & State

Washington, DC…The US Supreme Court issued two rulings today that have broad implications on what the government can force religious organizations to provide or do that might violate their religious beliefs. In the first Opinion the court ruled that certain fair employment laws do not apply to religious organizations. In the second Opinion the court […]

Michael V. Drake to Become 21st President of the University of California

Michael V. Drake to Become 21st President of the University of California

Oakland, CA…The University of California Board of Regents announced today (July 7) the appointment of Michael V. Drake, M.D., as the 21st president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, five medical centers, three nationally affiliated labs, more than 280,000 students and 230,000 faculty and staff. Drake has a long and distinguished career in higher […]

President Trump at the 2020 Salute to America

President Trump at the 2020 Salute to America

Wow. Are you having a good time? (Applause.) Members of Congress, members of my cabinet, and my fellow Americans: The First Lady and I are delighted to welcome you to the second annual Salute to America. (Applause.) On this wonderful day, we celebrate our history, our heroes, our heritage, our great American flag, and our […]

Presidential Message on the 244th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence

Presidential Message on the 244th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence

Washington, DC…On this day in 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the United States Declaration of Independence in what is now known as Independence Hall in Philadelphia. In taking this historic step, the Congress proclaimed “these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.” Today, we celebrate our Nation’s independence […]

Governor and First Partner Honor Air Force 1st Lt. David Schmitz

Governor and First Partner Honor Air Force 1st Lt. David Schmitz

Sacramento, CA…On behalf of all Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom honor Air Force 1st Lt. David Schmitz, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Partner extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. In memorial, Governor […]