Governor Newsom Blasts Title X Court Ruling

Governor Newsom Blasts Title X Court Ruling

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to lift the injunctions against the Trump Administration’s Title X rule: “I was deeply disappointed by the Ninth Circuit’s decision today to lift the injunctions against the Trump Administration’s new Title X rule. […]

Governor Newsom on Death of Sacramento Police Officer

Governor Newsom on Death of Sacramento Police Officer

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Sacramento Police Department Officer Tara O’Sullivan: “Officer O’Sullivan represented the best of what we hope to be as human beings in her selfless service to the community and readiness to help those in need,” said Governor Newsom. “She knew the dangers of […]

TUD Will Be Paving in Columbia & Gibbs Areas Through Remainder of June

TUD Will Be Paving in Columbia & Gibbs Areas Through Remainder of June

Tuolumne Utilities District has contracted with Njirich & Sons, Inc. of Sonora California for road paving projects within Tuolumne County to finalize repairs on various streets throughout the County. Work will take place over the next several months and be complete in October 2019. For the remainder of June crews will work in the Columbia […]

Angels Camp Prepares for Potential PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs

Angels Camp Prepares for Potential PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs

Angels Camp, CA…PG&E has announced that if extreme fire danger conditions threaten a portion of an electric system serving a community, it may be necessary for PG&E to turn off electricity in the interest of public safety through their Public Safety Power Shutoff Program (PSPS). PG&E’s outages will occur in response to localized weather conditions […]

President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada Ahead of Bilateral Meeting. Trump Iran Response..”You’ll find out.”

President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada Ahead of Bilateral Meeting.  Trump Iran Response..”You’ll find out.”

Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much. We had some good news. The market hit a all-time high today. The S&P just broke its record, so we’re very happy about that. The stock market continues to do well. Jobs have been literally through the roof. And, speaking of jobs, we have the USMCA with Canada, with […]

Dr. Arthur Laffer Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom for His Work on Economics & Taxation

Dr. Arthur Laffer Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom for His Work on Economics & Taxation

Washington, DC….Well, this is a big day.  Very important for a very important subject.  Today it’s my privilege to award our nation’s highest civilian honor to the father of supply-side economics: Dr. Arthur Laffer.  (Applause.) I know Art has been to the Oval Office, unlike most people, many times.  But this is a very special […]

Presidential Message on Juneteenth, 2019

Presidential Message on Juneteenth, 2019

Washington, DC…Melania and I send our best wishes for a memorable celebration to all those commemorating Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the United States Army marched into Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order Number 3, declaring, “all slaves are free.” With this order, the message enshrined in President Abraham Lincoln’s […]

Governor Newsom Responds to Trump “Affordable Clean Energy Rule”

Governor Newsom Responds to Trump “Affordable Clean Energy Rule”

Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s so-called Affordable Clean Energy Rule: “The deceptively named Affordable Clean Energy Rule fails to protect Americans from the rising environmental and health costs of climate change – and our children will pay the most because of dirty air, deadly heat […]

Governor Newsom Issues Apology to Native Americans for State’s Historical Wrongdoings, Establishes Truth and Healing Council

Governor Newsom Issues Apology to Native Americans for State’s Historical Wrongdoings, Establishes Truth and Healing Council

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an apology through executive order on behalf of California to California Native American Peoples for the many instances of violence, mistreatment and neglect inflicted upon California Native Americans throughout the state’s history. The Governor also announced the creation of a Truth and Healing Council to provide an avenue for California […]

CPUC Seeking Comments on Proposals That Would Improve PG&E’s Safety Culture and Governance

CPUC Seeking Comments on Proposals That Would Improve PG&E’s Safety Culture and Governance

San Francisco, CA…The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in its ongoing efforts to ensure safe and reliable gas and electric service to Northern Californians, today issued a ruling requesting parties to comment on proposals that may improve the safety culture of Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). The ruling requests parties to comment on the […]

Calaveras Water District Accepts PG&E’s $3 Million Butte Fire Settlement

Calaveras Water District Accepts PG&E’s $3 Million Butte Fire Settlement

San Andreas, CA…Today, the Calaveras County Water District announced that it and PG&E have accepted a mediator’s proposal of $3 million to resolve the District’s claims, resulting from the 2015 Butte Fire. The Mediator’s proposal is exclusive of and does not affect the claims of any residents, individuals, or businesses. The payment is to be […]

Forest Service Seeking Members to Advise on Regional Recreation Resource Committee

Forest Service Seeking Members to Advise on Regional Recreation Resource Committee

Sonora, CA…The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Pacific Southwest Region of the Forest Service is seeking nominations to fill its 11-member Recreation Resource Advisory Committee in California. Recreation RAC members provide recommendations to the agency on recreation fee changes at national forest sites throughout California. This includes making recommendations on implementing or eliminating the following: standard […]

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on Attacks in Gulf of Oman

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on Attacks in Gulf of Oman

Washington, DC…Good afternoon. It is the assessment of the United States Government that the Islamic Republic of Iran is responsible for the attacks that occurred in the Gulf of Oman today. This assessment is based on intelligence, the weapons used, the level of expertise needed to execute the operation, recent similar Iranian attacks on shipping, […]

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Leaving White House at End of Month

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Leaving White House at End of Month

Washington, DC….President Trump on Twitter…”After 3 1/2 years, our wonderful Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be leaving the White House at the end of the month and going home to the Great State of Arkansas. She is a very special person with extraordinary talents, who has done an incredible job! I hope she decides to run […]

White House Meeting on Opioids Crisis

White House Meeting on Opioids Crisis

Washington, DC…Thank you very much. And I think what we do — this is a meeting on opioid and the tremendous effect that’s taken place over the last little period of time. And I’m very proud of it and the people working so hard on it. But I thought what I’d do is ask Secretary […]

President Trump and President Duda of the Republic of Poland in Joint Press Conference

President Trump and President Duda of the Republic of Poland in Joint Press Conference

Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Please. Today, Melania and I are honored to welcome President Duda and Mrs. Kornhauser-Duda of Poland back to the White House. They’ve become friends. We last hosted them in Washington, in September, and it’s wonderful to see you both again. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Great honor. […]

Rural Counties Testify on Important Role Fairgrounds Play in Fires & Other Emergencies.

Rural Counties Testify on Important Role Fairgrounds Play in Fires & Other Emergencies.

Sacramento, CA…From RCRC…”On Wednesday, Supervisor Kevin Cann (Mariposa) testified before the Assembly Committee on Agricultural in support of county fairgrounds, and the critical role they play in emergency situations. “In addition to their primary purpose, county fairgrounds are a critical asset in our ability to respond to emergencies,” stated Cann. “Financial stability is a menacing […]

Jon Stewart says Congress ‘Should be Ashamed’ Over Inaction on Helping 9/11 First Responders

Jon Stewart says Congress ‘Should be Ashamed’ Over Inaction on Helping 9/11 First Responders

Washington, DC….From PBS…”Jon Stewart, the former host of “The Daily Show,” appeared before a House committee in Washington, D.C., to again advocate for health benefits for 9/11 first responders. At the start of his 10-minute statement, Stewart said Tuesday’s hearing was an “incredible metaphor.” “Behind me, a filled room of 9/11 first responders and in […]

California Arts Council To Visit San Andreas to Hold Quarterly Business Meeting

California Arts Council To Visit San Andreas to Hold Quarterly Business Meeting

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Arts Council is deeply honored to be invited to host a meeting of the California Arts Council (CAC), a California state organization whose mission is to advance California through the arts and creativity. The CAC, through grants and initiatives, helps support arts programs that benefit communities like Calaveras County. This […]

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

San Andreas, CA…June 11, 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 conditions […]

Attorney General Becerra Files Lawsuit to Block Merger of T-Mobile and Sprint

Attorney General Becerra Files Lawsuit to Block Merger of T-Mobile and Sprint

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, co-leading with New York a coalition of 10 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger of telecommunications companies T-Mobile and Sprint. The companies – two of only four national wireless providers – offer wireless phone services to over 13 million California consumers. The lawsuit challenges […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Back in Action Today with a Full Agenda

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Back in Action Today with a Full Agenda

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors Back in Action Today with a Full Agenda. They are in closed session now on labor issues. The open public meeting gets underway shortly after 9am. The agenda is below… Click Above For Live Stream Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 6/11/2019 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 […]

Mexico Agrees to Enhanced Immigration Actions to Avoid Tariffs

Mexico Agrees to Enhanced Immigration Actions to Avoid Tariffs

Washington, DC…The United States and Mexico met this week to address the shared challenges of irregular migration, to include the entry of migrants into the United States in violation of U.S. law. Given the dramatic increase in migrants moving from Central America through Mexico to the United States, both countries recognize the vital importance of […]

President Trump on the 75th Commemoration of D-Day

President Trump on the 75th Commemoration of D-Day

Colleville-sur-Mer, France, Normandy American Cemetery….President Macron, Mrs. Macron, and the people of France; to the First Lady of the United States and members of the United States Congress; to distinguished guests, veterans, and my fellow Americans: We are gathered here on Freedom’s Altar. On these shores, on these bluffs, on this day 75 years ago, […]