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 […]
Oakland, CA…The University of California Board of Regents announced today (July 7) the appointment of Michael V. Drake, M.D., as the 21st president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, five medical centers, three nationally affiliated labs, more than 280,000 students and 230,000 faculty and staff. Drake has a long and distinguished career in higher […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported 8 additional cases of COVID-19 in the County. The total number of cases among Calaveras residents is now up to 61. “As we continue to receive reports and learn about more cases, it is more important than ever for the public to avoid group […]
Arnold, CA…Looking back I guess I had a bit of a different childhood. My father was a public school teacher and old school farmer. We had a dairy until I was in elementary school and then transitioned to beef cattle. I grew up on 70 acres at the edge of the foothills outside of Denair, […]
Amador County, CA…Amador County Public Health reports two additional cases of COVID-19 in Amador County. One case is a male resident of Jackson in his 30s and the other is a teenage resident of Pine Grove. One of the new cases was exposed at a family gathering, became ill and sought care. The contact tracing […]
Wow. Are you having a good time? (Applause.) Members of Congress, members of my cabinet, and my fellow Americans: The First Lady and I are delighted to welcome you to the second annual Salute to America. (Applause.) On this wonderful day, we celebrate our history, our heroes, our heritage, our great American flag, and our […]
Washington, DC…On this day in 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the United States Declaration of Independence in what is now known as Independence Hall in Philadelphia. In taking this historic step, the Congress proclaimed “these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.” Today, we celebrate our Nation’s independence […]
Keystone, SD…Well, thank you very much. And Governor Noem, Secretary Bernhardt — very much appreciate it — members of Congress, distinguished guests, and a very special hello to South Dakota. (Applause.) As we begin this Fourth of July weekend, the First Lady and I wish each and every one of you a very, very Happy […]
Sacramento, CA…On behalf of all Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom honor Air Force 1st Lt. David Schmitz, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Partner extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. In memorial, Governor […]
Sacramento, CA….Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring July 4, 2020, as Independence Day in the State of California. The text of the proclamation can be found here and a copy is below:
Philadelphia, PA…When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much, everybody. Appreciate it. This is mostly an economic conference, and we have Steve Mnuchin with us, Larry Kudlow. I’d like to just announce the spectacular news for American workers and American families and for our country as a whole. There’s not been anything like this — record setting. It […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Sonia Angell issued the following statement today warning Californians not to gather with people outside of their immediate households this Fourth of July weekend to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities: “Traditionally, Fourth of July is a […]
Sacramento, CA… As COVID-19 cases rise throughout the state and in advance of the Fourth of July weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the “Wear A Mask” public awareness campaign encouraging Californians to use face coverings – one of the best ways people can protect themselves and others from the virus. The campaign is taking […]
San Andreas, CA…The Mark Twain Health Care District is Seeking a Board Member to Fill a Vacant Seat.
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Health continues to experience an alarming and accelerating trend of community spread in the County. On Thursday, July 2, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported 13 additional cases of COVID-19. This is the largest increase of positive cases in any reporting period in the County since the pandemic began. “As we enter […]
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Department of Labor released its June jobs report: “The early June snapshot in the jobs report, when the economy was opening up too early, does not reflect the coronavirus spiraling out of control, forcing communities that had begun to reopen to close once again. […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 4.8 million in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 11.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. These improvements in the labor market reflected the continued resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed in March and April due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and […]
Sacramento, CA….Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health today released guidance directing counties that have been on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days or more to close indoor operations for certain sectors which promote the mixing of populations beyond households and make adherence to physical distancing and wearing face coverings difficult. The guidance applies for […]
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest announced that some developed recreation sites will remain closed through July 15, 2020. While some sites remain closed, forest crews have been preparing most campgrounds and day use sites for public use. Forest order STF-16-2020-16 identifies those recreation sites that employees have been able to safely open. “I am proud […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 350, which protects California by giving the state the authority to hold PG&E accountable if the company fails to adhere to public safety policies, and to put safety, reliability and its customers at the center of its business model. SB 350 builds on the framework set up by AB […]
Washington, DC…the U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 Decision with Chief Justice Roberts again the swing vote decided to overturned the Louisiana Law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a hospital no further that 30 miles from where the abortions are performed. The full opinion follows 18-1323_c07d or click the […]
Sonora, CA…. A Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Identified in Staff at Congregate Care Facility and Updates on Non-Resident Case Cases at Care Facility. The Tuolumne County Public Health Department was notified on June 28th that 6 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Case investigations have been started and […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 26, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported three additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The three unrelated cases include one adult male and one adult female between the ages of 18 to 49 years old, and an adult male between the ages of 50-64. Two cases reside in the Valley […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Newsom to Provided COVID-19 Update & Urges Imperial County to Reimpose Stay at Home Orders
