Presidential Message on Christmas, 2020

Presidential Message on Christmas, 2020

Washington, D.C…. The First Lady and I send our warmest wishes to all Americans as we celebrate Christmas. While our gatherings might look different than in years past, this Christmas, like every Christmas, is an opportunity for us to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and show our heartfelt gratitude for the abundant […]

Presidential Veto Message to the House of Representatives for H.R. 6395

Presidential Veto Message to the House of Representatives for H.R. 6395

Washington, D.C….To the house the representatives: I am returning, without my approval, H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (the “Act”). My Administration recognizes the importance of the Act to our national security. Unfortunately, the Act fails to include critical national security measures, includes provisions that fail to respect our veterans […]

Governor Newsom to Submit Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber’s Nomination for Secretary of State to State Legislature

Governor Newsom to Submit Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber’s Nomination for Secretary of State to State Legislature

Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he will submit to the State Legislature the nomination of San Diego Assemblymember and Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, Dr. Shirley N. Weber, as the next California Secretary of State, filling the seat that will be vacated by Secretary of State Alex Padilla once he […]

New Economic Stimulus Package for Small Business Passed by Congress

New Economic Stimulus Package for Small Business Passed by Congress

San Andreas, CA… On December 20, 2020, Congress passed a new Economic Stimulus Package. Here are some important things that businesses need to know; most important, business funding grants will be on a first come first serve basis, and call your bank tomorrow to find out whether they are participating in funding options like the […]

The White House on Executive Grants of Clemency to 15

The White House on Executive Grants of Clemency to 15

Washington, DC…Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump granted Full Pardons to 15 individuals and commuted part or all of the sentences of an additional 5 individuals. Alfonso Costa — President Trump granted a full pardon to Alfonso Costa, a dentist from Pittsburgh. Dr. Costa’s request for clemency was supported by Dr. Ben Carson and Jerome Bettis, […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 32 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County – Mobile Testing Launches and COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Frontline Workers Continues

Calaveras Public Health Reports 32 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County – Mobile Testing Launches and COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Frontline Workers Continues

San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 32 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 754 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 604 cases have since recovered while 128 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]

July 1, 2020 Estimates of Population and Housing Units

July 1, 2020 Estimates of Population and Housing Units

Washington, D.C…. The U.S. Census Bureau today released July​ 1, 2020 estimate​s of the total population and voting-age population for the nation and states. Additional estimate​s for metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, counties, cities, towns, and Puerto Rico and its municipios, as well as estimates of housing units for the nation, states and counties will be released on a […]

Effective January 1st, 2021 Treated Wood Waste To Be Handled As Hazardous Waste

Effective January 1st, 2021 Treated Wood Waste To Be Handled As Hazardous Waste

San Andreas, CA…EFFECTIVE 1/1/21, TREATED WOOD WASTE (TWW) must be handled and disposed of in compliance with state regulations as a hazardous waste.  DUE TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGULATORY CHANGES* PERTAINING TO THE DISPOSAL OF TWW, The Rock Creek Landfill will accept only ½ cubic yard of residentially-generated TWW from a Calaveras County resident […]

Governor Gavin Newsom Selects Secretary of State Alex Padilla as California’s Next United States Senator

Governor Gavin Newsom Selects Secretary of State Alex Padilla as California’s Next United States Senator

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the selection of California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to be California’s next United States Senator, filling the term being vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Padilla, who previously served as a Los Angeles City Councilman and State Senator, and is a national leader in the fight to expand […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today!

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today!

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today! The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 12/22/2020 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve a […]

McConnell Celebrates Bipartisan Agreement on Pandemic Relief and Government Funding

McConnell Celebrates Bipartisan Agreement on Pandemic Relief and Government Funding

Washington, DC…U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding appropriations and COVID-19 relief:  “Yesterday, leaders in the Senate, in the House, and the Secretary of the Treasury reached the major agreement that struggling Americans have needed for months. “We are going to pass another historic rescue […]

Another Death & 180 New Covid Cases in Tuolumne County

Another Death & 180 New Covid Cases in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA..This weekend, Tuolumne County is reporting 60 new community cases and 120 additional SCC inmate cases for a total of 180 new cases. One of the new community cases is hospitalized and the remaining appear to be isolating at home. Two individuals, one previously isolating and one previously released from isolation are now hospitalized. […]

Overdose Deaths Accelerating During COVID-19

Overdose Deaths Accelerating During COVID-19

Washington, D.C…. Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020, the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period, according to recent provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While overdose deaths were already increasing in the months […]

FDA Approves Prosthetic Implant for Above-the-Knee Amputations

FDA Approves Prosthetic Implant for Above-the-Knee Amputations

Washington, D.C…. “(Yesterday’s) approval of the OPRA Implant System expands options for prostheses for individuals who have had above-the-knee amputations and can help those who have had or may have problems with rehabilitation and have not been able to benefit from available socket prostheses,” said Capt. Raquel Peat, Ph.D., MP.H., USPHS, director of the FDA’s […]

FDA Approves First Oral Hormone Therapy for Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer

FDA Approves First Oral Hormone Therapy for Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer

Washington, D.C….“(Yesterday’s) approval marks the first oral drug in this class and it may eliminate some patients’ need to visit the clinic for treatments that require administration by a health care provider,” said Richard Pazdur, M.D., director of the FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence and acting director of the Office of Oncologic Diseases in the […]

Calaveras Public Health Now Offering Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites

Calaveras Public Health Now Offering Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, December 18, 2020, Calaveras Public Health announced that it will now be offering no-cost COVID-19 testing. The first mobile testing site is scheduled for Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the West Point Community Hall located at 22283 Highway 26, West Point. No appointment is needed. […]

Remarks by Vice President Pence at a Safe and Effective Vaccine Confidence Event

Remarks by Vice President Pence at a Safe and Effective Vaccine Confidence Event

Washington, D.C…. The Vice President: Well, good morning. And thank you all for being here. I want to thank my wonderful wife, our Second Lady Karen Pence; the Surgeon General; Dr. Tony Fauci; and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force who are joining us here today. I especially want to thank the fine […]

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Moderna’s Vaccine as Second for COVID-19

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Moderna’s Vaccine as Second for COVID-19

Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the second vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The emergency use authorization allows the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. for use in individuals 18 […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 45 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County as COVID-19 Vaccine is Distributed to Frontline Workers

Calaveras Public Health Reports 45 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County as COVID-19 Vaccine is Distributed to Frontline Workers

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, December 18, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 45 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 722 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 584 cases have since recovered while 116 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]

82 New Covid Cases Reported on December 17th in Tuolumne County

82 New Covid Cases Reported on December 17th in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 32 new community cases and 50 additional SCC inmate cases today for a total of 82. One of the new community cases has been hospitalized and the other 31 appear to be isolating at home. Four of the new cases are residents of local care facilities. Two previously isolating individuals […]

National Restaurant Association to Governors Association: Don’t Make Us Scapegoats

National Restaurant Association to Governors Association: Don’t Make Us Scapegoats

Washington, D.C….The National Restaurant Association sent a letter to the National Governors Association (NGA) noting there is no scientific evidence linking restaurants to the increase in COVID-19 cases and urging them to consider policies and regulations that will enable the industry to safely serve their communities for the duration of the pandemic. To date, a […]

New Crime Wave Planned by Government is a Disaster for California By Ted Gaines

New Crime Wave Planned by Government is a Disaster for California  By Ted Gaines

Roseville, CA… What good are tax dollars if our elected leaders don’t use them to provide citizens with basic and necessary government services? California is about to learn the hard way that all the money in the world means nothing if its leaders abandon reason and responsibility. In the latest example of a state gone […]

Calaveras County Grand Jury Has Released A Report Entitled “Assessor’s Office”

Calaveras County Grand Jury Has Released A Report Entitled “Assessor’s Office”

San Andreas, CA… The 2019 — 2020 Calaveras County Grand Jury has just released a report entitled “Assessor’s Office”. The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows: “Numerous citizens have expressed concern regarding the Calaveras County Assessor’s […]

Message from New Angels Camp Mayor Alvin Broglio

Message from New Angels Camp Mayor Alvin Broglio

Angels Camp, CA…I am honored to be mayor of Angels Camp. Having grown up in this wonderful community I never would have thought I would be the mayor. I am excited to work with the newly appointed council members and to continue the great work of the past council. The City has a lot of […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 35 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County as First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment Arrives in California

Calaveras Public Health Reports 35 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County as First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment Arrives in California

San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 35 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 677 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 555 cases have since recovered while 100 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]