San Andreas, CA…This morning during a special meeting the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to pass an emergency ordinance that streamlines process for allowing restaurants and other businesses to serve customers outside. This will help businesses provide social distancing during COVID-19 and still allow them enough seating capacity to remain profitable. It will […]
San Andreas, CA…Board of Supervisors Back in Action for Special Meeting on Expanding Outdoor Dining During COVID-19. The full agenda with all the whereas and therefores is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 7/21/2020 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll […]
Sonora, CA…A total of 17 cases are being reported today, which includes cases of which we were notified over the weekend. 8 Saturday, 4 Sunday, and 5 today. 11 individuals are isolating at home, 2 are in isolation at the county jail (see statement below), 2 have completed their isolation period, and 2 are hospitalized. […]
Murphys, CA…A family-owned boutique winery is being attacked with phone calls, emails, comments on Facebook and acts of aggression that are of a political nature. The winery, Newsome Harlow Wines, is mistakenly thought to be the winery owned by California Governor Gavin Newsom. There is no connection between the Newsome Harlow Winery family and Gavin […]
San Andreas, CA…On Monday, July 20, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed the first death of a Calaveras County resident from complications related to COVID-19 illness. The individual was a male over the age of 65 who resided in District 4. The individual tested positive for the virus. He was unable to recover and passed away […]
Angels Camp, CA…PG&E crews working to replace power poles broke an unmarked water line at around 8:30 a.m. today, which caused a disruption in water service for customers who live on the North end of Angels Camp. Public Works crews were able to quickly isolate the break, however, the City has issued a boil water […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has determined, in collaboration with our 10 Sections, that education-based athletics for the 2020-2021 school year will begin with a modified season of sport schedule (see following pages for 2020-21 sports calendar). Our calendar reflects the season for each CIF sport and the last date for Section Championships and […]
San Andreas, CA…One of CCOG’s state mandated duties is to update the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Calaveras County every four years. The purpose of the RTP is to identify all types of transportation improvements needed to keep people and goods moving efficiently and safely over the next 20 years. Modes of transportation covered in […]
Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the passing of Congressman John Lewis (D-GA): “We are a greater nation today because a young man in Alabama decided to devote his life to making “good trouble.” On the front lines of America’s struggle for justice, a young John Lewis literally shed some blood for the […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his plan for learning and safe schools ahead of the 2020–2021 school year, as the California Department of Public Health issued a framework for when and how schools should reopen for in-person instruction. “Learning is non-negotiable,” said Governor Newsom. “The virus will be with us for a year or […]
San Andreas, CA…One of CCOG’s state mandated duties is to update the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Calaveras County every four years. The purpose of the RTP is to identify all types of transportation improvements needed to keep people and goods moving efficiently and safely over the next 20 years. Modes of transportation covered in […]
San Francisco, CA…San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis: “Today, America mourns the loss of one of the greatest heroes of American history: Congressman John Lewis, the Conscience of the Congress. “John Lewis was a titan of the civil rights movement whose goodness, […]
Washington, DC…Today, Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) led a bipartisan group of Members in sending a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in support of two Center for Civic Education grant applications which seek Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program funding. These grants, which total $25.9 million over three years, would […]
Amador County, CA – Since Tuesday’s COVID-19 update, Amador County Public Health confirms six additional COVID-19 cases in Amador County. Of these cases two are hospitalized. One is hospitalized out-of-county and another is hospitalized locally. Two of the cases reside in Jackson, 1 lives in Ione, 1 lives in Pioneer, 1 lives in Pine Grove, […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, July 17, 2020 Calaveras Public Health reported twelve new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The additional cases include four females and three males between 18 to 49 years of age, three females between 50 to 64 years of age, and two females over 65 years of age. Of the twelve […]
Sacramento, CA…Building on the success of Project Roomkey, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the availability of $600 million in funding for Homekey, the next phase in the state’s response protecting Californians experiencing homelessness who are at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19. Administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), Homekey […]
Grand Rapids, MI…Thank you very much, Andrew for your very kind introduction and I’d like to say that I really appreciate the work that Andrew and Matt, our U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern and Western District of Michigan our doing here for the people of Michigan and all the law enforcement community from Michigan, that […]
Washington, DC…On May 19, I began a course of chemotherapy (gemcitabine) to treat a recurrence of cancer. A periodic scan in February followed by a biopsy revealed lesions on my liver. My recent hospitalizations to remove gall stones and treat an infection were unrelated to this recurrence. Immunotherapy first essayed proved unsuccessful. The chemotherapy course, […]
Tuolumne County – Yesterday, July 15th, 2020, at approximately 3:39 p.m Tuolumne County Fire Department (TCFD) and several assisting agencies responded to the Monte Fire, a structure fire at 19000 Block of Soulsbyville Rd. Soulsbyville, CA. The fully involved building was a “commercial” type shop on residential property and approximately 3000 square feet in size. […]
San Andreas, CA…To help protect CCWD Staff and customers, our main lobby will be closed to the public. All payments must be made online at CCWD.org or physical payments can be placed in the drop box at 120 Toma Court on the front of our building. If you have a specific need that requires in person assistance, […]
Fresno, CA…Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Armenia & Artsakh, issued the following statement in response to Azerbaijan’s attack on Armenia: “I have been in communication with Armenian and Artsakh officials and confirmed that Azerbaijan launched unprovoked military actions against Armenia,” said Senator Borgeas. “Based on Azerbaijan’s past behavior, […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Calaveras Public Health reported eight new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The additional cases include a female between 0 to 17 years of age, one male between 18 to 49 years of age, one male and one female between 50 to 64 years of age, and two […]
San Andreas, CA…This morning Calaveras County Public Health Officer Dr Dean Kelaita and others gave an update and discussed the current situation on the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in Action with COVID-19 Updates & More! The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 7/14/2020 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll Call To give public comment, call […]
San Andreas, CA…On July 13, 2020, Governor Newsom announced the statewide closure of the following businesses because of statewide increases in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and intensive care unit utilization: All brewpubs, breweries, bars and pubs (indoor and outdoor) Dine-in restaurants (indoor) Wineries and tasting rooms (indoor) Family entertainment centers (indoor) […]
Sacramento, CA…California is monitoring COVID-19 closely in each local community and keeping the public informed. We’re teaming up with counties to fight it with every tool we have: current local data, testing, contact tracing, infection control, emergency supplies, containment measures, and more. Counties should be ready to restore limitations if outbreaks increase. The State Public […]
New York, NY…To support this nation’s historic movement towards racial justice, the Open Society Foundations today is announcing investments totaling $220 million in emerging organizations and leaders building power in Black communities across the country, placing a bet on their ability to carry today’s momentum toward a better tomorrow. The largest share of this support—$150 […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring July 2020, as “California for All Small Business Month” today as the Governor’s Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery launches a new campaign encouraging Californians to help small businesses in their communities operate safely during the pandemic. The state’s new campaign, Calling All Californians: #ShopSafeShopLocal, partners with industry-leading […]
Washington, DC….From President Trump on Supreme Court Decision…”The Supreme Court sends case back to Lower Court, arguments to continue. This is all a political prosecution. I won the Mueller Witch Hunt, and others, and now I have to keep fighting in a politically corrupt New York. Not fair to this Presidency or Administration! Courts in […]
Washington, DC…The US Supreme Court issued two rulings today that have broad implications on what the government can force religious organizations to provide or do that might violate their religious beliefs. In the first Opinion the court ruled that certain fair employment laws do not apply to religious organizations. In the second Opinion the court […]
