Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and state health officials gave an update today on the state’s response to COVID-19 and the Grand Princess cruise ship. Governor Gavin Newsom, California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, and California Department of Public Health Director and State Health Officer Dr. Sonia Angell took part in the […]
Washington, DC…So we just had a great meeting. Tremendous unity in the Republican Party. And we’re working on a lot of different things. We’ve also had some very good updates on the virus. That’s working out very smoothly. Tremendous people. It’s a tremendous task force. They have done a great job — not a good […]
San Andreas, CA…On March 10, 2020, following the informational update to the Board of Supervisors regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Calaveras Public Health received confirmation that two members of a family in Copperopolis tested positive for COVID-19. Their exposure to COVID-19 occurred outside of Calaveras County. One of those community members is a child, who is […]
Arnold, CA…(This morning’s replay has the full Calaveras Board of Supervisors Meeting for today & more.) Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today!! The full agenda the Fab Five will be working on is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 3/10/2020 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA […]
Carson City, NV…Dead and downed firewood cutting permits will be available starting April 1, on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District. Forest officials stress that it is extremely important for firewood cutters to pay special attention to the terms and conditions of their permit. Firewood permits cost $10 per cord with a two cord […]
San Andreas, CA…Election results are updated on the County Elections webpage https://elections.calaverasgov.us/Results . There are over 300 ballots left to process, which include provisional ballots received on Election Day and vote by mail ballots received in the mail today. Voters who did not sign their vote by mail ballot or were contacted because their signature […]
San Andreas, CA…On March 6, 2020, Calaveras Public Health received test results from cases linked to the Grand Princess Cruise ship that departed from San Francisco on February 11, traveled to Mexico, and returned on February 21. Those tests came back negative. Additional potential cases were identified in persons who may have been exposed to […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 273,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 3.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in health care and social assistance, food services and drinking places, government, construction, professional and technical services, and financial activities. This news release […]
Washington, DC…U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: ‘A few weeks ago, I spoke on this floor about a dangerous trend that threatens our self-government. ‘I explained how some in the Democratic Party appear more interested in attacking the institutions of our […]
San Andreas, CA…Election results will be updated on the County Elections webpage, which can be viewed at https://elections.calaverasgov.us/Results . There are over 4,000 ballots left to process that were received on Election Day throughout the County. This number does not include the ballots expected to be received in the mail through Friday March 6, 2020. […]
San Andreas, CA…On March 4, 2020, Calaveras Public Health identified local community members that were aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship that departed from San Francisco on February 11, traveled to Mexico, and returned on February 21. The community members may have been exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The community members are self-isolating in […]
Washington, DC…We just completed another meeting of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. It’s been a very busy and productive day here at the White House. President Donald Trump has no higher priority than the safety and health of the American people. And the President has directed our task force — employing the full resources […]
Sacramento, CA…As part of the state’s response to address the global COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom today declared a State of Emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for broader spread of COVID-19. The proclamation comes as the number of […]
Roseville, CA…The following is statement from Congressman McClintock on his primary election results: “I am deeply grateful to the people of California’s Gold Country and Sierra Nevada for their vote of confidence in yesterday’s primary election. Once again, they have spoken clearly for individual liberty, constitutionally limited government and secure borders. The voters of the […]
San Andreas, CA…Construction on the Reach 1 Pipeline Replacement Project between Forest Meadows and Avery will resume on Monday March 2. For a detailed project overview & construction update, click here. For the three-week construction schedule, click here. Project info: CCWD is replacing about 5 miles of water transmission pipeline between Avery and Forest Meadows. Construction […]
Sonora, CA…Below are the numbers from last night for Tuolumne County. We are only showing the local races below… JUDGE, SUPERIOR COURT #2 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 73 of 73 (100.00%) Total Times Cast 17,876 / 32,773 54.54% Undervotes 1,111 Overvotes 1 Candidate Total LAURA LESLIE KRIEG 11,504 68.62% DAVID CARL BEYERSDORF 5,260 31.38% […]
New York, NY…Three months ago, I entered the race for President to defeat Donald Trump. Today, I am leaving the race for the same reason: to defeat Donald Trump – because it is clear to me that staying in would make achieving that goal more difficult. I’m a believer in using data to inform decisions. […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Unofficial Election Night Results…Folendorf up by 49, Garamendi & Tofanelli Win Reelection. The District Four Supervisor Race is still too close to call but the District Two and District One races are over and Garamendi & Tofanelli have earned new 4 years terms starting next January. The odds of a change in […]
San Andreas, CA…Early Calaveras Count Election Results…Folendorf Leads Mills by 8 Votes. Garamendi & Tofanelli have comfortable leads. Below is the 9:13pm run. County Supervisor District 4 – Non-Partisan – Vote for ONE Choice Party Vote by Mail In-Person Provisional Total AMANDA FOLENDORF 1,342 50.15% 13 54.17% 0 0.00% 1,355 50.19% DENNIS MILLS 1,334 49.85% […]
San Andreas, CA…Five people from Evangelista Community Relations, a state-contracted Census outreach organization, will be going door-to-door in the more densely populated areas of the county placing an emphasis on the importance of Census 2020 and educating residents on how to complete the Census. They will be canvassing Monday – Thursday from 12 noon to […]
Washington, DC…The fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain strong. However, the coronavirus poses evolving risks to economic activity. In light of these risks and in support of achieving its maximum employment and price stability goals, the Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/2 percentage […]
Angels Camp, CA…Amanda Folendorf is a multi-generation Calaveras County resident who served as Mayor of the only incorporated city in Calaveras County, Angels Camp. Not only was she Mayor, she was the first female deaf mayor in the United States. Raised in Calaveras County, Amanda is aware of the issues and will combine long time […]
South Bend, IN…Statement from his campaign…”Thank you for inviting me into your homes, sharing your stories, and putting your trust in me. We launched our campaign because Americans are hungry for a new kind of politics that brings us together. And together we’ll beat this president and build the era that must come next.”
San Andreas, CA…Five people from Evangelista Community Relations, a state-contracted Census outreach organization, will be going door-to-door in the more densely populated areas of the county placing an emphasis on the importance of Census 2020 and educating residents on how to complete the Census. They will be canvassing Monday – Thursday from 12 noon to […]
Kabul, Afghanistan…Under an agreement signed in Doha, Qatar, all foreign troops may be out of Afghanistan in 14 months, officials said in the Afghan capital of Kabul. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg all said today that any withdrawal would be conditions-based, and the Taliban […]
Columbia, SC.(PBS)…Joe Biden: “Just days ago, the press and the pundits had declared this candidacy dead. Now, thanks to all of you, the heart of the Democratic Party, we just won and we won big.”
Angels Camp, CA…In the Democrat debate this week, Michael Bloomberg was asked about the legalization of marijuana. It is important to listen to his warning: “Until we know the science, it’s just nonsensical to push ahead. But the cat’s out of the bag.” Bloomberg has said legalization is “perhaps the stupidest thing anyone has ever […]