President Trump and Prime Minister Abe of Japan on Trade, Ag Products Purchases & More

President Trump and Prime Minister Abe of Japan on Trade, Ag Products Purchases & More

Biarritz, France…So, thank you very much. We’ve been working on a deal with Japan for a long time. It involves agricultural and it involves e-commerce and many other things. It’s a very big transaction, and we’ve agreed in principle. It’s billions and billions of dollars. Tremendous for the farmers. And one of the things that […]

President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson

President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Biarritz, France…President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson met in the margins of the G7 Summit in Biarritz, France. They celebrated the enduring Special Relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and reaffirmed the value of transatlantic partnership. The President and the Prime Minister noted the unique depth of the security […]

Sen. Bernie Sanders Visits Paradise, Announces $16.3 Trillion Climate Plan

Sen. Bernie Sanders Visits Paradise, Announces $16.3 Trillion Climate Plan

Paradise, CA…From ABC10…”Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has released a $16.3 trillion climate plan that builds on the Green New Deal and calls for the United States to move to renewable energy across the economy by 2050 and declare climate change a national emergency. Paradise, the community ravaged last November by the state’s deadliest wildfire […]

Robert Joseph “Bob” Cousy Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Robert Joseph “Bob” Cousy Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Washington, DC…Today, President Donald J. Trump will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Robert Joseph “Bob” Cousy. This prestigious award is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, which may be awarded by the President to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, […]

Governor Newsom Visits Paradise Area Students & Teachers as They Head Back to School

Governor Newsom Visits Paradise Area Students & Teachers as They Head Back to School

Paridise, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom visited students in Paradise Ridge Elementary School as they begin their first full week of classes for the 2019-20 school year. The school is located where the former Paradise Intermediate campus was based, and combines two TK-6 schools, Paradise Elementary (which burned down in the Camp Fire) and Ponderosa Elementary (which […]

Non Farm Employment Numbers Revised Down by -501,000

Non Farm Employment Numbers Revised Down by -501,000

Washington, DC…In accordance with usual practice, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is announcing the preliminary estimate of the upcoming annual benchmark revision to the establishment survey employment series. The final benchmark revision will be issued in February 2020 with the publication of the January 2020 Employment Situation news release. Each year, the Current Employment […]

DHS and HHS Announce New Rule to Tighten Restrictions on Migrant Families & Lengthen Detention Stays

DHS and HHS Announce New Rule to Tighten Restrictions on Migrant Families & Lengthen Detention Stays

Washington, DC…Today, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan and Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar announced a final rule that finalizes regulations implementing the relevant and substantive terms of the Flores Settlement Agreement (FSA). Importantly, the rule will allow for termination of the FSA, and allow DHS and HHS to respond to significant statutory and operational […]

Calaveras Board Back in Action Today with “Cannabis Background Clearance Badge (CBCB),” Topping Agenda

Calaveras Board Back in Action Today with “Cannabis Background Clearance Badge (CBCB),” Topping Agenda

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board Back in Action Today with “Cannabis Background Clearance Badge (CBCB),” Topping Agenda. Live Stream Link and full agenda below… LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/20/2019 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 Pledge of […]

Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Use-of-force Bill

Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Use-of-force Bill

Sacramento, CA..Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 392 by Assemblymember Shirley Weber (D-San Diego). The bill enacts one of the strongest use-of-force laws in the country. AB 392 modernizes standards for use of deadly force by officers. Specifically, this bill updates the existing deadly force standards to provide that deadly force may only be used […]

Planned Parenthood to Leave Federal Birth Control & Reproductive Care Program

Planned Parenthood to Leave Federal Birth Control & Reproductive Care Program

Washington, CA…Today, Planned Parenthood Federation of America announced that the Trump administration, through an unethical and dangerous gag rule, has forced Planned Parenthood grantees out of Title X, the nation’s decades-old bipartisan program for affordable birth control and reproductive health care. Planned Parenthood health centers have been a part of the program since it was […]

Attorney General William P. Barr Appoints New Leadership Team At The Bureau Of Prisons

Attorney General William P. Barr Appoints New Leadership Team At The Bureau Of Prisons

Washington, DC…Attorney General William P. Barr today announced he will appoint Dr. Kathleen Hawk Sawyer as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and Dr. Thomas R. Kane as the Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Dr. Hawk Sawyer previously served as Director of BOP from 1992 – 2003. “I […]

President Trump Before Air Force One Departure

President Trump Before Air Force One Departure

Morristown, New Jersey…So, we had a lot of meetings yesterday on Afghanistan, on the economy — which is doing very well. We have the strongest economy, by far, in the world. The tariffs have cost nothing, in my opinion, or certainly very little. We have import prices from, and through, July — all the way […]

Citing Decisions to Save For a Rainy Day, Major Credit Agency Upgrades California’s Credit Rating

Citing Decisions to Save For a Rainy Day, Major Credit Agency Upgrades California’s Credit Rating

Sacramento, CA…Citing decisions to build the state’s fiscal reserves and California’s economic growth, a major credit agency has upgraded the state’s credit rating. Fitch Ratings writes that California has improved its ability to weather an economic downturn. “The state eliminated the overhang of budgetary borrowing that had accumulated through two recessions and continues to set-aside […]

State of the County Breakfast is September 6th

State of the County Breakfast is September 6th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its fourth annual State of the County Breakfast on Friday, September 6, 2019 at The Metropolitan located at 59 Main Street in San Andreas. Doors will open at 7:00am with the program scheduled for 7:30am till 9:00am. This event will serve as a forum […]

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

San Andreas [August 13, 2019] – Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency – Public Health Division issues a heat advisory for the County. Temperatures of 95 degrees or more will continue over the next several days. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now can prevent the possibility of heat-related illness. Some health […]

Calaveras County Says Oral Health Matters

Calaveras County Says Oral Health Matters

Calaveras County, California, August 13, 2019 — Calaveras Public Health is excited to announce the release of the Calaveras Oral Health Needs Assessment. The report tells the story of oral health in the county. The Calaveras Oral Health Program will use the needs assessment to direct the program to meet the oral health needs of […]

USTR Delays Some Tariffs on Items Including, Laptops, Cell Phones, Game Consoles & More Until After Holiday Shopping Season

USTR Delays Some Tariffs on Items Including, Laptops, Cell Phones, Game Consoles & More Until After Holiday Shopping Season

Washington, DC…The United States Trade Representative (USTR) today announced the next steps in the process of imposing an additional tariff of 10 percent on approximately $300 billion of Chinese imports.  On May 17, 2019, USTR published a list of products imported from China that would be potentially subject to an additional 10 percent tariff.  This […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today…Full Agenda Below

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today…Full Agenda Below

San Andreas, CA….The Fab Five are back in action today with a full agenda. And yes, Murphys Drive Construction is finally on the agenda for approval. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/13/2019 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 […]

President Trump on China, Borders, Trade & More

President Trump on China, Borders, Trade & More

Washington, DC…So, we’re doing very well with China. We’re talking to China. We’re not ready to make a deal, but we’ll see what happens. But, you know, we’ve been hurt by China for 25, 30 years. Nobody has done anything about it. And we have no choice but to do what we’re doing. It’s working […]

Governor Newsom Announced Executive Clemency 8.7.19

Governor Newsom Announced Executive Clemency 8.7.19

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has granted seven pardons. People who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply to the Governor for a pardon. The California Constitution gives the Governor the authority to grant clemency. A pardon does not minimize past conduct; it recognizes a person’s subsequent progress and accomplishments. […]

Vallecito Union School District to Hold Public Hearing on September 18th

Vallecito Union School District to Hold Public Hearing on September 18th

Avery, CA…The Vallecito Union School District will hold a Public Hearing: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Hazel Fischer School 1605 Blagen Road, Arnold, CA. This Public Hearing will be held to determine whether each student has or will have sufficient textbooks and/or instructional materials in each subject consistent with the content and cycles of […]

Congressman Tom McClintock, County CAO Alt & More to Speak at Calaveras Taxpayers Hosting Annual BBQ Tonight!

Congressman Tom McClintock, County CAO Alt & More to Speak at Calaveras Taxpayers Hosting Annual BBQ Tonight!

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Taxpayers to host their Annual BBQ. The fundraising event will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019, 5 to 8 PM. Location is at The Pickle Patch, 577 W St. Charles Street, San Andreas, CA 95249. The restaurant is located near the intersection of HWY 49 and Pool Station Road. Speakers: […]

President Trump Before Marine One Departure Issued on: August 7, 2019

President Trump Before Marine One Departure Issued on: August 7, 2019

Washington, DC…So, we’re going to Dayton first, and then we’re going to El Paso. And we’ll be meeting with first responders, law enforcement, and some of the victims, and paying my respects and regards. I’ll be going with the First Lady. And it’s a terrific opportunity, really, to congratulate some of the police and law […]

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Día del Salvadoreño

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Día del Salvadoreño

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring August 6, 2019, as “Día del Salvadoreño” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATION As thousands of Salvadorans in California celebrate El Día del Salvadoreño, we celebrate them. On August 6 each year, the Salvadoran community around the world commemorates the […]