Sacramento, CA…The California Transportation Commission approved Wednesday more than $1.8 billion to repair highways and bridges and improve the state’s growing network of pedestrian, bicycle and mass transit routes. This investment includes nearly $1.1 billion in allocations for State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) projects, Caltrans’ “fix-it-first” program aimed at preserving the condition of […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation of a budget emergency to make additional resources available to fund the state’s ongoing emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the availability of funding for personal protective equipment, medical equipment and other expenditures as necessary to support a potential hospital surge and provide necessary services to vulnerable populations. Today’s […]
Washington, DC…U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), leader of the JUSTICE Act taskforce, took to the Senate Floor after the Senate Democrats stonewalled legislation on police reform in American communities. Below are a few quotes from the senator’s speech today: “Mr. President, there is danger coming. The source of this danger is not the failure of […]
San Andreas, CA…On June 19, 2020, Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputies were on-duty providing security at the Calaveras Superior Court, when they observed a male subject exit a vehicle and head towards the Courthouse. While walking toward the Courthouse, the male subject detoured from the main path and placed something in the landscaping before entering the building. […]
West Point, CA…On June 20, 2020 Animal Services investigated a dog on skunk attack in the 2300 Block of Spink Road in West Point, CA. Three dogs killed the skunk and the owner called to report the incident. The skunk was sent to San Joaquin Public Health Laboratory for rabies testing on June 23, 2020. […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 6/23/2020 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 one of the following […]
Sonora, CA…”I am aware of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statement yesterday in which he has ordered face coverings for most public activity. I received inquiries about our stance on the order and our intended actions. Our position has always been to rely on education and we will continue with that same strategic direction. I am working […]
Amador County, CA….On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult male in his 50s who is a resident of Sutter Creek, currently hospitalized in a neighboring county. Amador County Public Health staff is investigating the new case to determine […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring June 20, 2020, as “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation can be found here and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION Juneteenth commemorates an extraordinary moment, and this year, we celebrate during an […]
Washington, DC…Today Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court. From the Syllabus “In 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memorandum announcing an immigration relief program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which allows certain unauthorized aliens who arrived in the United States as children to […]
Angels Camp, CA…Governor Newsom issued a state wide order today ordering all people to wear face coverings in public spaces. Reports of people and businesses not complying with the order in Calaveras County (including the City limits of Angels Camp) will be referred to the Calaveras County COVID19 Community Call Center at (209) 754-2896. Frequently […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today released updated PDF guidance that requires Californians to wear a face covering in high-risk settings. A growing body of scientific research has shown that people with no or few symptoms of COVID-19 can still spread the disease and that the use of face coverings, combined with physical distancing […]
Washington, DC…This morning, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), James Lankford (R-OK) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) announced the introduction of the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. The legislation provides long-term solutions focused on police […]
Washington, DC… Thank you very much. Please. And thank you all for being here as we take historic action to deliver a future of safety and security for Americans of every race, religion, color, and creed. We’re joined today by law enforcement professionals and community leaders. Though we may all come from different places and […]
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Purpose. As Americans, we believe that all persons are created equal and endowed with the inalienable rights to life and liberty. A fundamental purpose of government […]
Sacramento, CA…Last week, Representative Paul Cook (R-San Bernardino) introduced the Coronavirus County Relief and Stability Act (H.R. 7090), allowing every county to receive direct federal assistance amidst the coronavirus and reauthorizing the federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program for five years. Co-sponsored by Representative Salud O. Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara), Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-Butte), […]
Amador County, CA…On Monday, June 15, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult male in his 40s who is a resident of Jackson and currently hospitalized. Amador County Public Health staff is investigating the new case to determine any possible persons […]
San Andreas, CA…Effective Friday, June 19, 2020, Calaveras County will be moving further into Stage 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery with the reopening of an additional sector of local businesses with modifications. Expanded Personal Care Services will join the list of Stage 3 businesses that can reopen with modifications. Personal care services are defined […]
Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the emergency use authorization (EUA) that allowed for chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate donated to the Strategic National Stockpile to be used to treat certain hospitalized patients with COVID-19 when a clinical trial was unavailable, or participation in a clinical trial was not feasible. The agency determined […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement after today’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States protecting LGBTQ employees from discrimination in the workplace based on sexual orientation and gender identity: “Nobody should ever have to fear losing their job simply because of who they are or whom they love. Today’s Supreme […]
West Point, NY…Thank you, General, and hello cadets. On behalf of our entire nation, let me say congratulations to the incredible West Point Class of 2020. Congratulations. Everyone have a good time, enjoy yourselves, because we are here to celebrate your achievements, and great achievements they are. Let us also recognize your remarkable Superintendent, General […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today released a statement following news that the U.S. Supreme Court denied the federal government’s petition for review in United States v. California: “In California, we’ve seen the success that comes from building trust between law enforcement and our hard-working immigrant communities. The last thing we need to do is […]
Vallejo, CA…The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region today launched a Geographic Information System (GIS) map that provides the public with updated information on the status of campgrounds, day-use sites, picnic areas, and other designated recreation sites on national forests throughout California. View the GIS map at https://www.fs.fed.us/r5/webmaps/RecreationSiteStatus/. For additional questions on parking, campsites amenities, and […]
Amador County, CA – Amador County continues to cautiously move forward with re-opening local business industries. Today, the following industries and activities were able to resume with modifications: Bars and Wineries Camping, RV Parks, and Outdoor Recreation (including pools) Hotels, Lodging, and Short-term Rentals Fitness Facilities Family Entertainment Centers (includes […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Leah – a sweet, shorthaired torbie (tortoise shell tabby) with enormous green eyes. At only a year old, this sweet, gentle girl became a teen mom. Leah has been a wonderful mother, despite her young age and the toll nursing can take. Her kittens are now weaned and it’s time for Leah […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 12, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The case is an adult female between the ages of 18 to 49 years old. The person resides in Valley Springs. “Coronavirus spreads when people are in close contact with one another – within six feet […]
Sonora, CA…The Public Health Department was notified of a presumptive positive COVID-19 case in a Tuolumne County resident. The individual is a caregiver at Adventist Health Sonora’s skilled nursing facility, who is isolating at home. We will not be releasing the age and gender of the individual to protect their privacy as we are releasing […]
