Sacramento, CA…Over 16,000 firefighters continue to battle 18 major fires and lightning complexes across California. Firefighters continue to make good progress with increased containment figures on all of the fires, and even full containment on two of the large wildfires. As progress is made, many of the evacuation orders have been lifted or downgraded. However, nearly 40,000 […]
Pinecrest, CA…Yesterday morning a hiker was suffering from significant medical complications near Bear Lake in Tuolumne County. He activated a SPOT Device (GPS location beacon) alerting Search and Rescue of his need for assistance. CHP Helicopter (H-20) quickly located the hiker, landing nearby. Paramedic Hallam began treating the hiker and loaded him into H-20, before […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is approaching the finish line for its Reach 1 pipeline project on Highway 4 between Murphys and Avery. Reach 1 is a critical water transmission facility starting at CCWD’s treatment plant on Hunter Dam Road and ending east of Forest Meadows near Murphys. The original steel pipeline, installed […]
Lake Charles, Louisiana…Well, thank you very much, everybody. And I’m here to support the great people of Louisiana. It’s been a tremendous state for me. I love the people. We’ve had a good relationship right from the beginning. It’s very important that I was here. And already met some people that have been absolutely devastated. […]
Portland, OR…The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) Homicide Unit has concluded its on scene investigation at Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest Alder Street and the street is reopened. However, a great deal of work remains to be done. Homicide detectives are aware of videos circulating on social media that show the shooting. It is important for […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) issued the following statement upon learning of the solemn news of Senator Tom Berryhill’s passing: “Our community has lost a giant. Tom Berryhill led a dedicated life of service to his community both in the California Legislature and the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors,” said Senator Borgeas. “Tom was my […]
Sacramento, CA…Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) released the following statement on the recent passing of former Republican Senator Tom Berryhill: “I am saddened to learn about the passing of my friend Tom Berryhill who was a true statesman, a small business owner, and a farmer from Calaveras County. Business and farm groups considered Tom […]
Washington, DC…So, thank you very much everybody. Alice Johnson has been just incredible. She’s gotten out; she’s recommended people to us. She knows many, many people that have put — been put in prison, and — whether they should have been or not. She knows that they were put in for too long. Alice was […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) announced that they have reached agreement on AB 3088, co-authored by Assemblymembers David Chiu (D-San Francisco) and Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) and Senators Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and Anna Caballero (D-Salinas), to protect millions of tenants and […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, a statewide, stringent and slow plan for living with COVID-19 for the long haul. The plan imposes risk-based criteria on tightening and loosening COVID-19 allowable activities and expands the length of time between changes to assess how any movement affects the trajectory of the […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, August 28, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The additional cases include 3 females and 2 males between 18 to 49 years of age, 2 males between 50-64 years of age, and 2 females and 4 males over 65 years of age. There were […]
Washington, DC…(PBS Newshour)..President Donald Trump said this year’s election is “the most important election in the history of our country” in his address on the final night of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 27, 2020. He opened his remarks by acknowledging the Americans affected by Hurricane Laura, as well as the efforts of state […]
Washington, DC…Carl and Marsha Mueller, whose daughter Kayla Mueller was kidnapped and killed by ISIS in 2015, spoke on the final night of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 27, 2020. Source = PBS Newshour
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has signed a groundbreaking contract with a major diagnostics company, which will allow California to process up to an additional 150,000 COVID-19 diagnostic tests a day, with a contractual turnaround time of 24-48 hours. The goal is to stand up a laboratory facility and begin processing tens […]
Silver Spring, MD…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the first antigen test where results can be read directly from the testing card, a similar design to some pregnancy tests. This simple design is fast and efficient for healthcare providers and patients and does not need the use of an analyzer. “This […]
Washington, DC…2020 Republican National Convention Night 2 | PBS NewsHour Coverage with Judy Woodruff
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 26 new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The additional cases include 6 females and 3 males between 18 to 49 years of age, 2 males between 50-64 years of age, and 7 females and 8 males over 65 years of age. There were […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors resume their toils at 9am today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/25/2020 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 To give public comment, call one […]
Groveland, CA…All areas currently under Evacuation Orders will be open to residents for repopulation beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. The following road closures will remain in effect, however; they will be open to residents with identification. Highway 49 from 120 to Black Creek. Priest Coulterville Road, from Highway 120 to J132/Greeley Hill […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires burning in Northern California and support impacted residents in Lake, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties. “Thank you to the President for your […]
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. And it’s good to see you all. Hope you had a great weekend at your convention. And we’re going to have a great convention coming up, and I look forward to it. But before I discuss a very historic breakthrough in our fight against the China virus, I’d like to […]
San Andreas, CA….On Friday, August 21, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed the second death of a Calaveras County resident from complications related to COVID-19. The individual was a female between the age of 50 to 64 years of age. This individual tested positive for the virus. She was unable to recover and passed away in […]
Groveland, CA…I have received several inquiries from concerned citizens regarding the Moc Fire and I’m reaching out to let you know I hear and understand your concerns. On August 20th the Moc Fire ignited and was reported to be approximately three acres. Working closely with our CalFire partners, we monitored the spread of the fire […]
Groveland, CA…The weather was favorable for firefighters today. The fire had no major changes. Current Situation: Continued threat to approximately 1,500 residences. Threat to critical power and water distribution infrastructure for the City of San Francisco, PG&E and Moccasin Fish Hatchery. Evacuations: UPDATE 7:00 PM If you need or have non-emergency Moc Fire information, please […]
Sacramento, CA…State, federal, local, and military resources are on the front lines aggressively battling the dynamic wildfires across California. As they continue their efforts, you can do your part to plan, prepare, and stay aware. Learn more at readyforwildfire.org. Please watch the video below for a statewide update for August 21, 2020 on the fire […]
Sacramento, CA…State Parks Issues Full, Partial Closures of Park Units Due to Ongoing Wildfires. State Parks issued full or partial closures for more than two dozen parks due to the ongoing wildfires burning across much of the state. Camping reservation holders impacted by the wildfires are being contacted with cancellation information. Some parks remain partially […]
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. It’s great to have the Prime Minister of Iraq, a very highly respected gentleman all over the Middle East, and respected very much by our country, too. I can say that. And we will be discussing, today, the obvious: defense — and offense, I have to say. But we’ll be […]
San Andreas, CA…Today, August 20, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed that Calaveras County will be taken off the County Monitoring List. Local COVID-19 data has fallen below the limits outlined by the California Department of Public Health for three consecutive days. Per the state, industries or activities that were required to close this week unless […]
San Andreas, CA…Tammy’s Window on Calaveras with Scott Nanik Calaveras Superintendent of Schools. Great info as the school year gets back underway.
Copperopolis, CA…On Thursday, September 9th, Calaveras County Water District will be installing a new Pressure Reducing Value (PRV) Station in the Distribution System feeding approximately 275 customers in the Copperopolis area. Outreach efforts through email, text, phone calls, and physical door tags has occurred in anticipation of this event to give customers as much notice […]
