Washington, DC…From the President to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…..”Dear Madam Speaker: Thank you for your letter of January 3, 2019, sent to me long after the Shutdown began, inviting me to address the Nation on January 29th as to the State of the Union. As you know, I had already accepted your kind invitation, however, […]
Sonora, CA…From TCSO…”The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the implementation of the Emergency Medical Priority Dispatch System™ to better serve the citizens of Tuolumne County in emergency situations. Using the Emergency Medical Dispatch System we will deliver the help you need faster while providing, when necessary, the over-the-phone assistance essential to saving […]
Sacramento, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation’s Mid-Pacific Region released the Draft Central Valley Project Final Cost Allocation Study. A public meeting on the Draft Central Valley Project Final Cost Allocation Study will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Cottage Way Federal Building, 2800 Cottage Way, C1001 & C1002, […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced a $120 million nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries, Medical Device Business Services, Inc., DePuy Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc., and DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. (Johnson & Johnson). The settlement — of which California will receive $8 million — resolves allegations that the company violated […]
Davos, Switzerland…..MR BRENDE: Mr. Secretary, it is with deep appreciation that I welcome you to our annual meeting here in Davos. In the 49-year history of the forum, we have only done video links less than 10 times, always under exceptional circumstances. With the current U.S. Government shutdown, we fully understand that the cabinet has […]
San Andreas, CA…The 2019 Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1/22/2019 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Announcements This is a time for […]
Washington, DC…Supreme Court Approves Enforcement Of Transgender Military Ban | Hallie Jackson | MSNBC. The Supreme Court approved the Trump administration’s request to permit its enforcement of a ban on transgender people serving in the military.
Washington, DC…One hundred years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, the great Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., took to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and shared his vision of an America lifted from the “quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.” His extraordinary message that momentous day in […]
New York, NY…This morning on Martin Luther King Day California’s Jr. Senator Kamala Harris announced on GMA that she has thrown her hat in the ring to become the next resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC…I might begin my saying that, to the best of our knowledge — it goes back a long way — this is the first such swearing-in that we’ve ever had in the great Oval Office. So that’s a pretty big honor right there. That’s pretty good. Now, they may find something back 100 years […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom has announced the creation of the Office of the First Partner within the Governor’s executive team. The First Partner and her team will focus on lifting up women and their families, breaking down barriers for our youth, and furthering the cause of gender equity in […]
Washington, DC…Just a short time ago, I had the honor of presiding over the swearing-in of five new great American citizens. It was a beautiful ceremony and a moving reminder of our nation’s proud history of welcoming legal immigrants from all over the world into our national family. I told them that the beauty and […]
Sacramento, CA…On Wednesday, the state’s three cannabis licensing authorities – the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the California Department of Public Health, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture – announced that the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has officially approved state regulations for cannabis businesses from cultivation to retail. These state regulations allow cannabis […]
San Andreas, CA…The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to provide all individuals with the tools needed to become lifelong learners who responsibly participate in our diverse society Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the board meeting, should contact the Superintendent in writing. […]
Washington, DC…Dear Madame Speaker: Due to the Shutdown, I am sorry to inform you that your trip to Brussels, Egypt, and Afghanistan has been postponed. We will reschedule this seven-day excursion when the Shutdown is over. In light of the 800,000 great American workers not receiving pay, I am sure you would agree that postponing […]
Manbig, Syria…Two U.S. servicemembers, one Department of Defense (DoD) civilian and one contractor supporting DoD were killed and three servicemembers were injured while conducting a local engagement in Manbij, Syria, Jan. 16, 2019. Initial reports indicate an explosion caused the casualties, and the incident is under investigation. In accordance with U.S. Department of Defense policy, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Free Sandbags Available at the Angels Camp Police Department. In preparation for the predicted heavy rain and potential flooding, the City of Angels Camp has free sandbags available 24/7 at the Angels Camp Police Department. You will need to fill the bags yourself. Bags, sand, and a shovel are available for use. Angels […]
Sonora, CA…As the storm system continues in our region, Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services and the roads division has opened four locations where sand will be available to residents. You will need to bring a shovel and your own bags. Tuolumne Road Yard – 18870 Birch Street • Jamestown Road Yard – 18188 7th […]
San Francisco, CA…PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) (“PG&E” or “the Company”) said today it remains committed to providing safe natural gas and electric service to customers as it prepares to initiate voluntary reorganization proceedings under Chapter 11. The Company today provided the 15-day advance notice required by recently enacted California law that it and its wholly […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following statement after successfully leading fourteen Attorneys General in securing a preliminary injunction in State of California, et al v. Alex Azar, II, et al. The preliminary injunction blocks the Trump Administration’s attempt to deny millions of women and their families access to cost-free birth control guaranteed by the Affordable Care Act […]
San Andreas, CA…The 2019 Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action January 15th. They get things rolling with a closed session starting at 8am. The Public Session stats at 9am. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1/15/2019 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council will be back in Action January 15th. The full agenda is below… CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, January 15, 2019 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Amanda Folendorf Angels Firehouse Vice Mayor Joseph Oliveira 1404 Vallecito Road Council Members Linda Hermann Angels Camp, CA Veronica Metildi 209-736-2181 Alvin Broglio City […]
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans has announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved a significantly increased Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Annual Overall Participation Goal of 17.6% on federally funded transportation projects in California, a 5.1% increase over the previous goal. “This is great news for Caltrans and the numerous partners we work with daily,” said Caltrans Director […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom submitted his 2019-20 “California for All” budget proposal to the Legislature today – a fiscal blueprint that builds a strong financial foundation by investing an unprecedented $13.6 billion in budget resiliency and paying down unfunded pension liabilities. “During my inaugural speech, I described the California Dream as a house we are […]
Sacramento, CA…PlumpJack Founder and now Governor Gavin Newsom as announced that prior to January 7, 2019, title and control of the PlumpJack Group entities, wine and hospitality businesses based in California, were transferred to a blind trust administered by an attorney and certified public accountant. All state executive branch agencies are prohibited from entering into […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom has tasked California Government Operations Agency Secretary Marybel Batjer, one of the most accomplished management experts in state government, to lead a comprehensive modernization and reinvention of the troubled California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and make recommendations for new long-term leadership and reform at DMV – with an emphasis on […]
Colfax, CA…After touring a high-risk fire area with his top emergency management team, Governor Newsom signed two executive actions to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience. Following years of decreases in management of California federal forestlands, Governor Newsom is joining Western State Governors in calling on the White House to double its investment in managing federal […]