Bagram, Afghanistan….Well, thank you very much. (Applause.) That was great. And we just had a nice Thanksgiving dinner. I thought I was going to be having it someplace else, and Senator Barrasso is a great friend of mine, and he said, “That’ll be great if we did it.” I said, “You come with me, John.” […]
Kirkwood, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle Stuck in Snow On Hwy 88 Past Kirkwood. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00439 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Ca-88 Loc Desc: ALPINE SR88 / JEO KIRKWOOD Kirkwood Ski Area Lat/Lon: 38.703563 -120.064964 Detail Information 10:13 PM 1 [1] REQ CHP UNIT / CT IS IN A LOADER UNABLE TO ASSIST […]
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels Camp has free sandbags available at the Angels Camp Police Department. You will need to fill the bags yourself. Bags, sand, and a shovel are available for use. Angels Camp Police Department 200 Monte Verda Street Angels Camp, CA 95222
San Andreas, CA…In preparation of the heavy rain and potential flooding predicted for this week the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services and Public Works Department have stocked the following locations with sand bags and sand. Please limit the number of sand bags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel. Arnold […]
Washington, DC…Good morning. So this is Conan — right now, probably the world’s most famous dog. I don’t think — I have to use the word “probably.” And Conan is an incredible — it’s an incredible story. I learned a lot about this particular type of dog. And it’s trained that, if you open your […]
Sonora, CA…Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) will host Mobile District Office Hours throughout the month of December. Mobile District Offices provide expanded constituent services to those who reside in the 8th Senate District. Constituents will be able to meet directly with district staff for assistance regarding the state government or its agencies. Staff can help constituents […]
New York, NY…Today, Michael R. Bloomberg announced that he will pursue the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, saying “I’m running for president to defeat Donald Trump and rebuild America. We cannot afford four more years of President Trump’s reckless and unethical actions. He represents an existential threat to our country and our […]
Washington, DC…I’m Dr. Sally Goza. I’m a pediatrician from Fayetteville, Georgia. And I’m President-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics. And thank you so much. The children are counting on us. THE PRESIDENT: Good. Thank you very much. MR. BUTLER: Hi, I’m Christopher Butler. I’m Executive Director of Americans for Tax Reform. Thank you so […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to help streamline recovery efforts in communities across the state impacted by last month’s devastating fires. The executive order helps displaced residents with housing needs by facilitating manufactured homes and mobilehome parks, and waives fees to replace documents such as driver’s licenses and birth certificates for those […]
Murphys, CA…We live Streamed the event and we are finally getting the rest of EPVMD’s Veterans Day Program up. It was another great Veteran’s Day and Veteran’s Day programs from Veteran’s Memorial Park in Murphys. On a sad note the number World War Two Veteran’s in attendance dropped to two. Over the last few years […]
San Francisco, CA…Customers in portions of 16 counties have been given a 24-hour notification by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting Wednesday morning. Six counties won’t be impacted Customers in six other counties, originally notified that they would be part of the PSPS, have now been […]
San Francisco, CA…Customers in portions of 25 counties have been notified by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting Wednesday morning. Worsening dry conditions and expected high wind gusts pose an increased risk for damage and sparks on the electric system that have the potential to ignite […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Emergency Operations Center continues to monitor a strong offshore wind event expected to begin early Wednesday morning (Nov. 20) and last through Thursday morning. To reduce the risk of wildfire in these conditions, PG&E may turn off power to approximately 250,000 customers in portions of 19 counties […]
Sacramento, CA…As wildfire risk drives more non-renewals of homeowner insurance across the state, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is taking action to help homeowners find adequate coverage to protect their homes by ordering the FAIR Plan to offer a comprehensive policy in addition to its current dwelling fire-only coverage by June 1, 2020, with traditional homeowner […]
San Andreas, CA…The County of Calaveras announces that Megan Stedtfeld, County Counsel, has announced her resignation effective December 13, 2019. In announcing her resignation, Mrs. Stedtfeld noted that she has accepted a position with Yolo County and that the decision was very hard to make given her faithful service to Calaveras County for more than […]
Washington, DC…The House Intelligence Committee hears from witnesses in separate public proceedings after weeks of closed-door depositions pursuant to a resolution
Washington, DC…Okay. Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be with President Erdoğan and Mrs. Erdoğan. Thank you very much. We very much appreciate you being here. First Lady, thank you very much. And I know you’re going to go out to lunch after this. Great honor to have you. The border is […]
San Francisco, CA…Today, PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (together “PG&E”) are sharing that the Bankruptcy Court-approved deadline for fire claimants to file claims against PG&E has been extended to December 31 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). The deadline for filing claims is known as the Bar Date. PG&E remains focused on ensuring […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom joined the California Museum in announcing the 13th class of inductees into the California Hall of Fame. The new inductees join 122 inspirational Californians previously inducted for embodying the state’s spirit of innovation. The inductees of the California Hall of Fame 13th class are: Dr. […]
Arnold, CA…It is with deep regret that the Ebbetts Pass Fire District must announce the passing of one of our Board of Directors Thomas J. Sullivan. Tom passed away on Saturday November 9, 2019 at his home in Arnold. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 16 at 1:00 PM at Ebbetts Pass […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County General Plan has been in limbo for 13 years. In 2006 the board voted for a general plan update moratorium. That started the process for a new general plan. In the subsequent 13 years there has been millions of dollars spent, countless hours wasted on community plans, housing projects killed […]
Washington, DC…The United States is seriously concerned by continued attacks against protestors, civic activists, and the media, as well as restrictions on Internet access, in Iraq. Iraqis won’t stand by as the Iranian regime drains their resources and uses armed groups and political allies to stop them from peacefully expressing their views. Despite being targeted […]
Berlin, Germany….Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down and the start of the reunification of the friends, families & eventually East & West Germany. The wall was a hated and physical symbol of the totalitarian governments of the Soviet Bloc nations and their oppression of individual freedoms. There are lessons still […]
San Andreas, CA…You’re Invited to the Pope Street Study Community Workshop! Improving Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Around San Andreas Elementary is Our Top Priority! The Pope Street Study evaluates the feasibility of walking and biking facilities along Pope Street and Lewis Avenue in San Andreas, and to the San Andreas Elementary School. At the meeting, […]
Sonora, CA…Beth Martinez, formerly the public service staff officer for the Stanislaus National Forest, was named Deputy Forest Supervisor, Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken announced. Martinez has more than 30 years’ experience with the U.S. Forest Service, two-thirds of which has been with the Stanislaus NF. The other third included positions on the Gallatin NF in […]
Washington, DC…U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Wednesday introduced the Family Friendly Schools Act, first-of-its-kind legislation to align the school day with the work day to better support working families.“My mother raised my sister and me while working demanding, long hours,” said Senator Harris. “So, I know firsthand that, for many working parents, juggling between school schedules […]
San Francisco, CA..California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today filed a petition in the San Francisco Superior Court requesting that the court order Facebook Inc. to comply with an outstanding subpoena and investigative interrogatories issued by the Attorney General on behalf of the People of California on June 17, 2019. The state’s petition alleges that Facebook […]
Valley Springs, CA…Residents of Valley Springs, Rancho Calaveras, La Contenta, Gold Creek, Southworth and Wallace are invited to join the Calaveras County Water District for a town hall meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday November 6 at the Rancho Calaveras Property Owner’s Association Clubhouse, 3995 Highway 26, Valley Springs. District staff will give a […]
Washington, DC…A wonderful family and friends from Utah got caught between two vicious drug cartels, who were shooting at each other, with the result being many great American people killed, including young children, and some missing. If Mexico needs or requests help in cleaning out these…..monsters, the United States stands ready, willing & able to […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is grateful to the thousands of customers who conserved water during the recent Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) public safety power shutoff events (PSPS). Now that power has been restored throughout Calaveras County, customers can resume normal water use. Well in advance of the planned power shutdown, […]
