Sacramento, CA…In a key step toward protecting California’s most wildfire-vulnerable communities, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has completed work on 34 of 35 emergency projects identified last year to help reduce public safety risk in 200 communities at high risk of wildfires. All of the […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of six states and the District of Columbia, today sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its unlawful reinterpretation of Section 1303 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). On December 27, 2019, HHS issued a […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much. That’s beautiful music. Such talented musicians, and we appreciate it very much. We have a tremendous — (applause) — we have a tremendous list of people here today. In fact, so long that if I announced every name, we’d be here for about three hours. (Laughter.) And we have […]
Washington, DC…This morning, a flight from Wuhan carrying U.S. government personnel and some private Americans safely landed in California. As we have previously noted, these travelers will be carefully screened and monitored by the health experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health and Human Services (HHS). All appropriate steps […]
Washington, DC…Remarks by Congressman McClintock: In Support of H. Res. 752 – Support for the Freedom-Fighting Organizations Within Iran House of Representatives January 28, 2020. In 2016, President Obama sent $1.7 billion of untraceable cash on cargo pallets to the regime in Iran. The Iranian expatriates in my district reported that immediately following this shameful […]
Angels Camp, CA…“I strongly support Dennis Mills for reelection to the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors.” Congressman McClintock continued “Dennis and I have worked together on critical issues in region including the safeguarding our water resources, developing sensible forest management, and federally funded projects in the County. Most importantly, Dennis shares my view of limited […]
Boston, MA…Remarks Delivered by FBI Boston Division Special Agent in Charge Joseph R. Bonavolonta Announcing Charges Against Harvard University Professor and Two Chinese Nationals No country poses a greater, more severe, and long-term threat to our national security and economic prosperity than China. China’s goal, simply put, is to replace the United States as the […]
Washington, DC…We’ve been monitoring this virus and preparing a response since back in December, but it’s more than that. Preparing for these kinds of outbreaks is part of daily life at HHS and for America’s public health professionals. Preparedness is a day job around here. We are constantly making investments, training personnel at all levels, […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement after today’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States regarding the public charge rule that targets low-income immigrant families: “The effects of today’s Supreme Court decision on the “public charge” rule will be devastating. Because of the “public charge” rule, families are already going hungry […]
Washington, DC…What follows is the fact sheet from the White House as well as a link to the complete plan wich includes a path to a two state solution. President Donald J. Trump’s Vision for Peace, Prosperity, and a Brighter Future for Israel and the Palestinian People. Peace to Prosperity, A Vision to Improve the […]
Washington, DC…To honor Holocaust victims, to preserve the Auschwitz and Birkenau Memorial and Museum so future generations never forget, and to further efforts to combat contemporary forms of anti-Semitism, the Department of State, working with Congress, intends to contribute an additional $2 million to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation. This contribution is in addition to the $15 […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the final Navigable Waters Protection Rule to define “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS). This rule has been an ongoing effort to reverse the previous WOTUS rule adopted in 2012, which RCRC opposed as a jurisdictional overreach, and inappropriate expansion of […]
Washington, DC…As part of phase-one of the U.S.-China trade agreement, which was agreed to and signed last week, China will now be required to import significantly more hemp from the United States. The crop is one of more than 200 agricultural products that China agreed to import on a larger scale over the next two […]
Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) installed its 2020 Officers and presented its Rural Leadership Awards at their annual reception in Sacramento yesterday. Merced County Supervisor Daron McDaniel was installed as Chair, Mono County Supervisor Stacy Corless was installed as First Vice Chair, and Nevada County Supervisor Dan Miller was installed as Second […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Becerra today issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to stay the nationwide injunction on the public charge rule. As a result of the ruling, the Trump Administration will be allowed to restart its efforts to implement its harmful public charge rule while litigation is ongoing. The rule unnecessarily […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and CalRecycle Acting Director Ken DaRosa today announced the arrest of and filing of charges against 11 individuals for allegedly defrauding California’s beverage container recycling program by importing ineligible beverage containers sold in Arizona and Nevada to redeem them for the recycling value of such containers sold in California. […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Administrative Office will hold a meeting of the County Debt Advisory Committee on January 30, 2020 in the Board Overflow Room in Building A of the Government Center. The Purpose of the meeting is to examine financing options for the HVAC replacement project. The HVAC replacement has been a priority […]
Washington, DC…Trump Impeachment Trial Day 5 & President’s Counsel’s Opening Remarks
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on the loss of American firefighters who were the crew on one of California’s critical firefighting aircraft, while fighting wildfires in Australia: “Jennifer and I are heartbroken to learn of the air tanker crash in Australia that claimed the lives of three heroic American firefighters. We […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action with Labor Agreements & More on January 28th Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1/28/2020 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 AGENDA 1. Conference with legal counsel; […]
Washington, DC…Senate Impeachment Trial continuesy. The Live Stream for day two is Below…
Angels Camp, CA…There is a water line break and an emergency water shut off will occur effective today at 10:30 am from Highway 49- Bret Harte High School on Murphys Grade Road. There is no expected time of restoration at this time. Updates to follow.
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Detective Amber Joy Leist: “Jennifer and I were saddened to learn of the tragic death of Detective Amber Leist. Her compassion for others and commitment to help those in need never wavered. Our thoughts and condolences are […]
Toksook Bay, Alaska….Yesterday, the U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham kicked off the 2020 Census in the remote Alaska Native village of Toksook Bay — counting the first person and household in the nation’s once a decade count. “The 2020 Census is critically important. No matter where you live, you need to be counted,” said […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Holstein on the Loose Near Rocky Rd / Old Gulch Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00213 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Rocky Rd / Old Gulch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.172604 -120.590877 Detail Information 4:15 PM 1 [1] BLK/WHI COW Unit Information 4:16 PM 4 Unit Assigned 4:20 PM 3 […]
Davos, Switzerland…Well, thank you very much, Klaus. And a very special congratulations on your 50th year hosting the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. A truly amazing achievement. It’s an honor to address the distinguished members of this organization for the second time as President. When I spoke at this forum two years ago, […]
Washington, DC…Senate Impeachment Trial Underway. The Live Stream is Below…
San Andreas, CA…How to Vote for President: In a Presidential Primary, if you are registered to vote with a political party, you will receive a ballot that contains Presidential candidates for that party only. If you are registered as “No Party Preference/Other/Unknown” you will be mailed a ballot with no presidential contest, unless a “crossover” ballot is […]
San Andreas, CA…This March every registered voter will be mailed a vote by mail ballot by February 3rd. You can return your ballot one of three ways: by mail, any of the drop box locations, or you could visit one of the four Vote Centers. Voters can go to any Vote Center in the County […]
Austin, Texas…Well, I want to thank you very much. And thank you to our great Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue. Thank you, Sonny, very much. You’ve done a fantastic job. (Applause.) Sit down, everybody. Let’s stay for a while. Come on. We did it. We did it. Remember? (Applause.) They were all saying, “You’ll never […]
