San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Council of Governments Regular Meeting Will be Back in Action on November 4th, 2020 at 5:30 PM. The full agenda is below… Calaveras Council of Governments Regular Meeting 11/4/2020 5:30 PM Zoom Virtual Meeting Zoom Website No Physical Location, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet *On March 17, 2020 Governor Newsom issued […]
San Andreas… The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to partner with its families and communities in order to graduate all students as engaged, responsible and skilled citizens enabling them to achieve personal success. Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the board meeting, […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action November 3rd with Full Agenda. The agenda is below…. Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 11/3/2020 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session 1. Public Employee Employment – […]
Burson, CA…Even though turning California Red instead of blue is a longshot, local Trump supporters are planning a Trump Train to Mokelumne Hill today. TRUMP TRAIN – Join the Parade! Meet at El Torero in Burson at 2:30, ** Please remain in or near your vehicle **, 3:00 – National Anthem and depart Burson, 3:15 […]
Sacramento, CA…Over 4,600 firefighters continue to battle 22 wildfires in California. Yesterday, firefighters responded to 37 new wildfires, all of which were quickly contained. As favorable weather remains, firefighters are gaining the upper hand on these fires with containment numbers increasing. California will be under the influence of a strong high pressure system, with continued […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, October 30, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed seven additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The cases include one female between 0-17 years of age, one female and two males between 18-49 years of age, one female between 50-64 years of age, and one female and one male over the age […]
Valencia, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the opening of an innovative new laboratory in California that will increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity, reduce test turnaround time and create hundreds of new California jobs. The $25 million lab, built in conjunction with major diagnostics company PerkinElmer, will begin processing tests starting in November and work […]
Sacramento, CA…California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, as well as active and reserve personnel, by offering free admission to 133 state parks on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. “We understand this has been a challenging year with the ongoing pandemic and the recent wildfires,” said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. […]
Tuttletown, CA….The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled recreation area closures, changes to hours of operations and the reopening of Natural Bridges at New Melones Lake beginning November 1. The closures will be from November 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021, and will allow Reclamation to replace waterlines, perform other necessary maintenance tasks and allow for […]
Tampa, FL…Joe Biden Held Drive-in Rally in Tampa, Florida. PBS video below…
Tampa, FL…Trump Held Campaign Rally in Tampa Florida. Full Replay from PBS is below…
Suitland, MD…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 33.1 percent in the third quarter of 2020 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP decreased 31.4 percent. The increase in third quarter GDP reflected continued efforts to reopen businesses […]
Sacramento, CA…Less than a week out from the November 3 Presidential Election, Governor Gavin Newsom and global superstar and activist Becky G teamed up with YouTube for an exclusive “Plática,” or conversation, about the importance of the youth and Latinx vote in shaping America’s future. The two urged Latinx Gen Zers, Millennials and Gen Xers […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order addressing a variety of issues in response to the pandemic. The order directs the California Department of Transportation to create a process for issuing temporary encroachment permits enabling commercial activities in the state highway right-of-way, allowing businesses located along state highways to expand their outdoor dining […]
Sacramento, CA…As November approaches, millions of Americans are preparing for the most consequential election of our lifetimes. So much is at stake, and I encourage all Californians who can to cast a ballot to take this opportunity to shape the future of our country. But it’s also a time of dread for people who are […]
Sacramento, CA…Washington, Oregon and Nevada have joined California’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, which will independently review the safety and efficacy of any vaccine approved by the FDA for distribution. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the panel made up of nationally acclaimed scientists with expertise in immunization and public health. “California has led with science and […]
Sacramento, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation announces the selection of four funding award recipients to implement $40 million in salmon habitat improvement projects along the Sacramento River. The restoration projects will enhance and improve spawning and rearing habitat for salmon at approximately 25 different locations across 132 river miles. Each award is for approximately $10 million […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today filed an amicus brief in People v. McDaniel, a case before the California Supreme Court that involves issues of racial bias in jury deliberation and sentencing decisions. This filing marks the first time in California history that a sitting governor has filed an amicus brief calling attention to the unfair and […]
Washington, DC…Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., will administer the Judicial Oath to the Honorable Amy Coney Barrett, as the 103rd Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, in a private ceremony, October 27, 2020, in the East Conference Room at the Supreme Court. Upon administration of that oath, she will be able to begin to […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action today. Appointing a new Health Officer, Calaveras Visitor’s Bureau and more are on the agenda. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/27/2020 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video […]
Washington, DC…Following a unanimous vote by the Judiciary Committee last week, the Senate just confirmed Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to become the 115th Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. “Having confirmed her to the Circuit Court in 2017 with bipartisan support, the Senate has already undertaken a thorough […]
Sacramento, CA…On Thursday, RCRC submitted comments urging the California Public Utilities Commission to reject a petition filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and a few other environmental groups that would make it more difficult for small biomass energy facilities to participate in the state’s BioMAT program. The Bioenergy Market Adjusting Tariff (BioMAT) program requires utilities to procure electricity […]
Washington, DC…U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks yesterday on the Senate floor regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett: “Quote: ‘Few men [in] society… will have sufficient skill in the laws to qualify them for the stations of judges… [And] the number must be still smaller of those who unite the requisite […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will de-energize certain electrical lines for safety starting this morning (Sunday, Oct. 25) as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). PG&E is calling a PSPS due to a significant, offshore wind event starting Sunday that is forecast to have the driest humidity levels and the […]
Sutter Creek… Amador County Public Health confirms fifteen new cases of COVID-19 in Amador since Tuesday’s update. The new cases include 7 males and 8 females, 5 aged 18-49, 7 aged 50-64, 3 over 65 years of age, 7 residing in Ione, 4 living in Jackson, 2 in Pine Grove, 1 in Pioneer and 1 […]
San Andreas, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that there is a Public Safety Power Shutoff Potential from Sunday, October 25 into Tuesday, October 27 and could remain off for as long as five days. Water and sewer utilities across Calaveras County are jointly urging customers to conserve water and only use it for […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Emergency Operations Center, Meteorology team and Wildfire Safety Operations Center are working together and tracking a significant, offshore wind event starting Sunday that is forecast to have the driest humidity levels and the strongest winds of the wildfire season thus far. PG&E has notified customers in targeted portions […]
Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump, Sudanese Chairman of the Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today to discuss Sudan’s historic progress towards democracy and opportunities to advance peace in the region. After decades of living under a brutal dictatorship, the people of Sudan are […]
Washington, DC…Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn had hundred of thousands of people watching them play ‘Among Us’ on Twitch a few days ago. For those among of us of non-gaming generations it is amazing to see some of the sheer numbers of people watching. Many times there are more people watching gaming […]
Washington, DC…This joint cybersecurity advisory—written by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)—provides information on Russian state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) actor activity targeting various US state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) government networks, as well as aviation networks. This advisory updates joint CISA-FBI cybersecurity advisory AA20-283A: APT […]
