Governor Newsom Names New Members to Regional Judicial Selection Advisory Committees

Governor Newsom Names New Members to Regional Judicial Selection Advisory Committees

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced new members to serve on the state’s regional Judicial Selection Advisory Committees (JSACs), which provide preliminary, non-partisan feedback on candidates and help promote a diverse and inclusive nomination process for California’s judiciary. The Governor named Administrative Presiding Justice of the Sixth District Court of Appeal Mary J. Greenwood to serve on […]

Governor Newsom Proclaimed a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in CA

Governor Newsom Proclaimed a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in CA

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring January 15, 2020, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATION Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us that we are ultimately measured not by where we stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but […]

Statements from the Queen & Palace on Harry & Meghan No Longer Being Members of Royal Family

Statements from the Queen & Palace on Harry & Meghan No Longer Being Members of Royal Family

London, UK…Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family. I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense […]

Governor Newsom Concludes Statewide Homelessness Tour by Previewing State’s Accelerated Emergency Actions

Governor Newsom Concludes Statewide Homelessness Tour by Previewing State’s Accelerated Emergency Actions

Oakland, CA…After traveling the state this week meeting with individuals experiencing homelessness, service providers and local officials on the front lines of the crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom concluded his homelessness tour today in Oakland, where he previewed the state’s accelerated emergency actions to fight homelessness. Standing alongside local and state leaders and top administration officials, […]

Calaveras County Tree Mortality Mitigation Program Update

Calaveras County  Tree Mortality Mitigation Program Update

San Andreas, CA…Winter is upon us and Calaveras County’s projects to eliminate dead trees that are hazardous to County infrastructure will be affected by wet weather and snow cover. Project 25, located between Arnold and Murphys is set to begin on January 13 and affected property owners have been notified. There may be delays at […]

Pelosi Names Impeachment Managers

Pelosi Names Impeachment Managers

Washington, DC… Speaker Nancy Pelosi today named Impeachment Managers. “Today, I have the privilege of naming the Managers of the impeachment trial of the President,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “It is their responsibility to present the very strong case for the President’s impeachment and removal. The Impeachment Managers represent the patriotism, pluralism and vibrancy of […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors to Pick Chair & Vice Chair at January 14th Meeting

Calaveras Board of Supervisors to Pick Chair & Vice Chair at January 14th Meeting

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors to Pick Chair & Vice Chair at January 14th Meeting. Those items will top a full agenda of items to work through. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1/14/2020 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda […]

AG Barr Confirms Terrorism Findings in Investigation of Shooting at Pensacola Naval Air Station

AG Barr Confirms Terrorism Findings in Investigation of Shooting at Pensacola Naval Air Station

Washington, DC…Good afternoon, and thank you for coming. We are here to discuss the results of the investigation into the shooting that occurred on Dec. 6, 2019 at Pensacola Naval Air Station. Joining me today are David Bowdich, Deputy Director of the FBI; John Demers, Assistant Attorney General for National Security; Michael Sherwin, Associate Deputy […]

Governor Newsom Proposes 2020-21 State Budget

Governor Newsom Proposes 2020-21 State Budget

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom submitted his 2020-21 State Budget proposal to the Legislature today which makes responsible investments in the state’s economic future while tackling head-on persistent challenges facing the state. “California’s economic growth has fueled the nation’s economy. As 2020 begins, California’s economy is the strongest in the nation and the fifth largest in […]

Economy Adds 145,000 Jobs in December, Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.5%

Economy Adds 145,000 Jobs in December, Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.5%

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 145,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in retail trade and health care, while mining lost jobs. In December, the unemployment rate held at 3.5 percent, and the number of unemployed […]

Governor Newsom Previews $1 Billion to Fight Homelessness

Governor Newsom Previews $1 Billion to Fight Homelessness

Sacramento, CA…Governor announces the creation of new California Access to Housing and Services Fund in executive order, previews his 2020-21 Governor’s Budget with more than $1 billion to fight homelessness, including $750 million for this new Fund, and a major new investment to reform Medi-Cal so that health providers transform health care to deliver integrated […]

President Trump on Iran Situation

President Trump on Iran Situation

Washington, DC…From the White House earlier this morning…”As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. Good morning. I’m pleased to inform you: The American people should be extremely grateful and happy no Americans were harmed in last night’s attack by the Iranian regime. […]

CCWD & State Board Not Enforcing the Proposed 55 Gallon Per Day Usage Limits

CCWD & State Board Not Enforcing the Proposed 55 Gallon Per Day Usage Limits

San Andreas, CA…The 55-gallon-per-day standard is one part of a larger, state-mandated water use target that is being implemented over the next few years and fully enforced by 2025. Neither the State Board or CCWD are currently enforcing the 55-GPCD standard at an individual customer level. At this time, customers should not be concerned about […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors to Pick Chair & Vice Chair at January 14th Meeting

Calaveras Board of Supervisors to Pick Chair & Vice Chair at January 14th Meeting

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors to Pick Chair & Vice Chair at January 14th Meeting. Those items will top a full agenda of items to work through. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1/14/2020 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda […]

CCWD Community Meeting at 9am on January 16th

CCWD Community Meeting at 9am on January 16th

Arnold, CA…Please join the Calaveras County Water District at 9 a.m. Thursday January 16 for a town hall meeting at the Ebbetts Pass Fire District station at 1037 Blagen Road, Arnold. Complimentary coffee and donuts will be served. District staff will give a general update on high-priority goals, new legislation, and ongoing infrastructure improvements along […]

President Trump on the Killing of Qasem Soleimani

President Trump on the Killing of Qasem Soleimani

West Palm Beach, FL…Hello, everybody. Well, thank you very much. And good afternoon. As President, my highest and most solemn duty is the defense of our nation and its citizens. Last night, at my direction, the United States military successfully executed a flawless precision strike that killed the number-one terrorist anywhere in the world, Qasem […]

Defense Department on Actions in Iraq Against Iran General Soleiman

Defense Department on Actions in Iraq Against Iran General Soleiman

Washington, DC….At the direction of the President, the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout […]

Iran’s Gen. Soleimani Killed in Airstrike at Baghdad Airport (AP)

Iran’s Gen. Soleimani Killed in Airstrike at Baghdad Airport (AP)

Baghdad (AP) — Gen. Qassim Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, was killed in an airstrike at Baghdad’s international airport Friday, Iraqi television and three Iraqi officials said. The strike also killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy commander of Iran-backed militias known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, or PMF, the officials said. Their […]

Happy New Year to 330,222,422 People in the United States. World Population Expected at 7,621,018,958 on Jan. 1

Happy New Year to 330,222,422 People in the United States.  World Population Expected at 7,621,018,958 on Jan. 1

Washington, DC…As the nation rings in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the U.S. population will be 330,222,422 on Jan. 1, 2020. The nation starts the new decade with an increase of 1,991,085 people, or 0.61%, from New Year’s Day 2019. Since Census Day (April 1) 2010, the population has grown by 21,476,884 […]

Winter Fun Should be Safe on Stanislaus National Forest

Winter Fun Should be Safe on Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…Winter conditions on the Stanislaus National Forest mean skiing, sledding and snowmobiling are popular during the holiday season. Forest officials want to share our efforts to provide safe recreation opportunities and encourage visitors to think safety and be a good neighbor during winter fun. Winter conditions have provided enough snow on the ground, so […]

President Says He Will Sign China Trade Deal on January 15th

President Says He Will Sign China Trade Deal on January 15th

Washington, DC…”I will be signing our very large and comprehensive Phase One Trade Deal with China on January 15. The ceremony will take place at the White House. High level representatives of China will be present. At a later date I will be going to Beijing where talks will begin on Phase Two!”

State & Local Public Servants Average $51.66 Per Hour, Those They Serve Average $34.77.

State & Local Public Servants Average $51.66 Per Hour, Those They Serve Average $34.77.

Washington, DC…According to the latest numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics the public sector continues to be the most lucrative portion of our economy to work. Historically public sector jobs provided security at a lower compensation rate as a trade off. Government jobs now provide not only security but much higher average hourly […]

Governor Newsom On 100-Day Challenge Initiative for California Cities & Counties to Fight Homelessness

Governor Newsom On 100-Day Challenge Initiative for California Cities & Counties to Fight Homelessness

Bakersfield, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom earlier in December announced that California will begin launching 100-day challenges for California cities and counties, replicating a successful national model to jumpstart action to fight homelessness. The Governor also sent a letter to President Trump detailing how the federal government can take immediate action to help California cities and counties […]

Congressman McClintock Says Speaker Pelosi Abusing Her Powers

Congressman McClintock Says Speaker Pelosi Abusing Her Powers

Washington, DC…Congressman Tom McClintock today issued the following statement in response to the Speaker’s announcement that she is indefinitely delaying transmittal of the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate for trial: The Speaker of the House has no authority superior to, or independent of, the House of Representatives. The transmittal of official acts of the […]