President Trump on the Killing of Qasem Soleimani

President Trump on the Killing of Qasem Soleimani

West Palm Beach, FL…Hello, everybody. Well, thank you very much. And good afternoon. As President, my highest and most solemn duty is the defense of our nation and its citizens. Last night, at my direction, the United States military successfully executed a flawless precision strike that killed the number-one terrorist anywhere in the world, Qasem […]

Defense Department on Actions in Iraq Against Iran General Soleiman

Defense Department on Actions in Iraq Against Iran General Soleiman

Washington, DC….At the direction of the President, the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout […]

Iran’s Gen. Soleimani Killed in Airstrike at Baghdad Airport (AP)

Iran’s Gen. Soleimani Killed in Airstrike at Baghdad Airport (AP)

Baghdad (AP) — Gen. Qassim Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, was killed in an airstrike at Baghdad’s international airport Friday, Iraqi television and three Iraqi officials said. The strike also killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy commander of Iran-backed militias known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, or PMF, the officials said. Their […]

Happy New Year to 330,222,422 People in the United States. World Population Expected at 7,621,018,958 on Jan. 1

Happy New Year to 330,222,422 People in the United States.  World Population Expected at 7,621,018,958 on Jan. 1

Washington, DC…As the nation rings in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the U.S. population will be 330,222,422 on Jan. 1, 2020. The nation starts the new decade with an increase of 1,991,085 people, or 0.61%, from New Year’s Day 2019. Since Census Day (April 1) 2010, the population has grown by 21,476,884 […]

Winter Fun Should be Safe on Stanislaus National Forest

Winter Fun Should be Safe on Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…Winter conditions on the Stanislaus National Forest mean skiing, sledding and snowmobiling are popular during the holiday season. Forest officials want to share our efforts to provide safe recreation opportunities and encourage visitors to think safety and be a good neighbor during winter fun. Winter conditions have provided enough snow on the ground, so […]

President Says He Will Sign China Trade Deal on January 15th

President Says He Will Sign China Trade Deal on January 15th

Washington, DC…”I will be signing our very large and comprehensive Phase One Trade Deal with China on January 15. The ceremony will take place at the White House. High level representatives of China will be present. At a later date I will be going to Beijing where talks will begin on Phase Two!”

State & Local Public Servants Average $51.66 Per Hour, Those They Serve Average $34.77.

State & Local Public Servants Average $51.66 Per Hour, Those They Serve Average $34.77.

Washington, DC…According to the latest numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics the public sector continues to be the most lucrative portion of our economy to work. Historically public sector jobs provided security at a lower compensation rate as a trade off. Government jobs now provide not only security but much higher average hourly […]

Governor Newsom On 100-Day Challenge Initiative for California Cities & Counties to Fight Homelessness

Governor Newsom On 100-Day Challenge Initiative for California Cities & Counties to Fight Homelessness

Bakersfield, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom earlier in December announced that California will begin launching 100-day challenges for California cities and counties, replicating a successful national model to jumpstart action to fight homelessness. The Governor also sent a letter to President Trump detailing how the federal government can take immediate action to help California cities and counties […]

Congressman McClintock Says Speaker Pelosi Abusing Her Powers

Congressman McClintock Says Speaker Pelosi Abusing Her Powers

Washington, DC…Congressman Tom McClintock today issued the following statement in response to the Speaker’s announcement that she is indefinitely delaying transmittal of the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate for trial: The Speaker of the House has no authority superior to, or independent of, the House of Representatives. The transmittal of official acts of the […]

Cannabis Cultivation Permit Process Resumes in Calaveras County

Cannabis Cultivation Permit Process Resumes in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Division of Cannabis Control announces the launch of the cannabis cultivation application process. The County will begin accepting pre-applications for Cannabis Cultivation Permits (CCP) starting at 8:00 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2019.  Applications will be accepted that day in the former courtroom next to the Board Chambers at 891 Mountain Ranch […]

Congressman McClintock on His Opposition to the Impeachment of the President

Congressman McClintock on His Opposition to the Impeachment of the President

Washington, DC…Nullifying a national election requires an overwhelming case of high crimes, supported by indisputable evidence that the vast majority of the nation finds compelling. Article I is a made-up crime called “abuse of office.” It does not charge the President broke any law, but rather that Congress doesn’t like the way he lawfully discharged […]

President Donald J. Trump to the Speaker of the House of Representatives

President Donald J. Trump to the Speaker of the House of Representatives

Washington, D.C….Dear Madam Speaker: I write to express my strongest and most powerful protest against the partisan impeachment crusade being pursued by the Democrats in the House of Representatives. This impeachment represents an unprecedented and unconstitutional abuse of power by Democrat Lawmakers, unequaled in nearly two and a half centuries of American legislative history. The […]

The Fab Five are Back in Action Today! Appointing Kathryn S. Gomes as Auditor/Controller, Road Projects, Mental Health, Housing Support Programs & More on Agenda!

The Fab Five are Back in Action Today!  Appointing Kathryn S. Gomes as Auditor/Controller, Road Projects, Mental Health, Housing Support Programs & More on Agenda!

San Andreas, CA…The Fab Five are Back in Action Today! Appointing Kathryn S. Gomes as Auditor/Controller, Road Projects, Mental Health, Housing Support Programs & More on Agenda! Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 12/17/2019 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 […]

The Federalist Papers Continued After Too Much of a Break.

The Federalist Papers Continued After Too Much of a Break.

Arnold, CA…Earlier this year we thought since we are in the midst of another round of constitutional issues we should start a continuing series on publishing each Federalist Paper and include the audio version as well so people could catch up on a bit of our uniquely American History quickly and if need be on […]

A Time to Look Back as We Move Forward. The Federalist Papers Number Sixteen by Publius. Introduction by John Hamilton

A Time to Look Back as We Move Forward. The Federalist Papers Number Sixteen by Publius. Introduction by John Hamilton

Arnold, CA…Federalist Sixteen was written by Alexander Hamilton and is a continuation of “The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union” and is below our intro and is available in an audio format if you click the image below. In our sharply politically divided country it may be time for us all to […]

Calaveras Attendance Awareness Contest Gains Momentum

Calaveras Attendance Awareness Contest Gains Momentum

Angels Camp: The third annual attendance awareness poster contest has continued to grow with more Calaveras County schools’ participation. The poster contest is a collaboration of the Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE), the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB), Calaveras County District Attorney and the Calaveras County Sheriff to increase public awareness about the importance […]

From Washington’s Farewell Address on Dangers of Political Parties

From Washington’s Farewell Address on Dangers of Political Parties

Washington, DC…In 1796 President George Washington saw the dangers that party politics could damage the entire system. “However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power […]

Congressman Tom McClintock at Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearing

Congressman Tom McClintock at Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearing

Washington, DC…Mr. Chairman: In every election, somebody wins and somebody loses. Democracy only works because the losing side always respects the will of the voters. The moment that social compact breaks down, democracy collapses into chaos. That has only happened twice in our nation’s history. It happened in 1860, when the Democrats refused to accept […]

Make Plans to Attend Moms, Mimosas & Muffins at Crafty Chicks & Co.

Make Plans to Attend Moms, Mimosas & Muffins at Crafty Chicks & Co.

Angels Camp, CA…Enjoy some Sunday morning bubbly and a kid-free shopping with the girls at your own PRIVATE sale! Take 20% off all Melissa & Doug items and receivea free gift with $25 purchase!🎁🛍. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15th 10am ~ 12pm Shop us for locally handmade goods and happy treasures! We focus on home, gift, kids […]

Speaker Pelosi Press Conference Announcing New USMCA Agreement

Speaker Pelosi Press Conference Announcing New USMCA Agreement

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Pelosi, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal and Members of Congress held a press conference announcing an agreement on transformative changes to the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. Below is a full transcript: Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. This is a day we have all been working to and working […]

Speaker Pelosi, Committee Chairs Announcing Articles of Impeachment

Speaker Pelosi, Committee Chairs Announcing Articles of Impeachment

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary Jerry Nadler, Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Adam Schiff, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Eliot Engel, Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee Maxine […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am (Board of Supervisors Meeting, Impeachment, USMCA & More Replays are Below!

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am (Board of Supervisors Meeting, Impeachment, USMCA & More Replays are Below!

Arnold, CA…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 such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

CCWD Regular Board Meeting: December 11, 2019

CCWD Regular Board Meeting: December 11, 2019

San Andreas, CA…The CCWD Board of Directors meet the second and fourth Wednesday of the month starting at 9:00 a.m. These meetings are held at 120 Toma Court in San Andreas and are open to the public. Materials for the December 11th meeting are as follows… BOARD OF DIRECTORS Russ Thomas, President Bertha Underhill, Vice […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. Saying goodbye to current County Counsel and appointing an interim top the agenda. The full agenda is below. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 12/10/2019 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order […]