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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Southhampton, NY…From CNN”In an interview with CNN’s John Berman, former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said that President Donald Trump’s presidency gets worse every day, and the top of the 2020 Republican presidential ticket may need to be replaced. #CNN #News”
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…Tony Tyrell Leading Grant Campaign for Lighting at Sports Complex. A great interview with Sid Marsh on Funding Efforts for the Sports Complex and other projects that benefit not only Bret Harte but the entire community.
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. […]
Arnold, CA…The Elevated Evening News™ was Live Tonight at 5:30pm Congressman Tom McClintock’s address is below.
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 […]
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: […]
El Paso, TX….August 7, 2019, 5:01 P.M. MDT, THE PRESIDENT: Well, I just want to thank you. We’ve done some stops today. We went to Ohio and we just went to a hospital. And they’ve done an incredible — just an incredible job. And we were there for a long time. We thought it would […]
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 […]
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 […]
San Andreas, CA…On July 31, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors unanimously directed staff to prepare the paperwork needed for the Board to adopt the updated General Plan. The Board’s direction concluded a two-day review of the General Plan’s ten elements. The updated General Plan will rescind the existing community plans for Arnold, Avery/Hathaway Pines, […]
San Andreas, CA…New improvements are coming to Calaveras County for the 2020 Elections. The Registrar of Voters (ROV) has opted to adopt the Voter’s Choice Act Election Model. In 2002 state law was amended to allow voters to register as permanent vote by mail (VBM). Since then the number of VBM voters has steadily grown […]
Washington, DC…Good morning. My fellow Americans, this morning, our nation is overcome with shock, horror, and sorrow. This weekend, more than 80 people were killed or wounded in two evil attacks. On Saturday morning, in El Paso, Texas, a wicked man went to a Walmart store, where families were shopping with their loved ones. He […]
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: […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…The Butte Fire Road Recovery Project Public Workshop is August 15th, 2019 from 6:00pm-7:00pm. The Calaveras County Department of Public Works is hosting a public workshop on August 15th, 2019 at the Mountain Ranch Community Club in Mountain Ranch. In late 2018, PG&E and Calaveras County agreed on a $25.4 million settlement for […]
Detroit, MI…CNN Held Democratic Candidate Debate Round Two Tonight! 10 Presidential Candidates took the state at the historic Fox Theatre. A few clips are below…
Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in June indicates that the labor market remains strong and that economic activity has been rising at a moderate rate. Job gains have been solid, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Although growth of household spending has picked up […]
