Hispanic Caucus Presser After Visits To Migrant Facility
Clint, TX…Hispanic Caucus Presser After Visits To Migrant Facility
Calaveras County Grand Jury Submits Its 2018-2019 Report….Full Report Below.
San Andreas, CA…Dear Judge Healy, California Penal Code §933(a) states: “Each Grand Jury shall submit to the presiding judge of the superior court a final report of its findings and recommendations that pertain to county government matters during the fiscal or calendar year…” In conformance with the aforementioned Penal Code requirement, the 2018-2019 Calaveras County […]
California Department of Justice Announces New Ammunition Regulations
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) has issued a notification to California ammunition vendors regarding new ammunition regulations taking effect as part of Proposition 63. The ammunition-related regulations explain: the process that must be followed to purchase or transfer ammunition; what to do if an attempted purchase or transfer is denied; and what […]
Attorney General Becerra Applauds Ruling Blocking Trump’s Funding for Border Wall
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued the following statement in response to a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to find unlawful and permanently block President Trump’s attempt to divert $2.5 billion in funding to begin building a border wall in El Centro, California and New Mexico. […]
Calaveras County and City of Angels Camp to Begin Survey of Road Conditions
San Andreas, CA…In April 2017, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) was signed, which will invest $52.4 billion dollars over the next decade to fix roads, freeways and bridges in communities across California. The new funding package results in an average annual increase of approximately $2.5 million for Calaveras County and $75 thousand for the City […]
Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in 1:1 Meeting
North/South Korea….CHAIRMAN KIM: (In progress.) (As interpreted.) It’s always special and I want to thank you (inaudible) for having me. PRESIDENT TRUMP: I want to thank you. Because (inaudible.) It was great. Look, I mean, the world is watching, and it’s very important for the world. CHAIRMAN KIM: (As interpreted.) And also, the place of […]
Maduro Dictatorship Tortures Opponent to Death
Washington, DC…The United States condemns the killing and torture of Capitan de Corbeta Rafael Acosta Arévalo, a Venezuelan Naval Officer, who died while in the custody of Maduro’s thugs and their Cuban advisers. We express deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. This is not the first time the Maduro regime has used violence […]
Yosemite National Park Announces Tioga Road To Open to Unrestricted Vehicular Traffic on Monday, July 1
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park announces the Tioga Road will open to unrestricted vehicular traffic on Monday, July 1st, at 8:00 a.m..From now until the full opening Monday morning, vehicular access will continue to be available from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will continue to be no stopping along […]
The Hopper Connects You to Calaveras’s Wine Country & More
Murphys, CA…The Hopper Will Connect You to Calaveras’ Wine Country Angels Camp • Murphys • Arnold. Runs hourly from 10 AM to 7 PM, every Saturday from February 16 to November 2, 2019. Visit www.CalaverasConnect.org or call 209-754-4450 for complete schedule information Scheduled stops are shown on the map. You can also flag the bus […]
President Trump and President Putin Before Bilateral Meeting in Japan
Osaka, Japan…Thank you very much everybody. It’s a great honor to be with President Putin, his representatives, my representatives. We have many things to discuss, including trade, and including some disarmament and some — a little protectionism, perhaps, in a very positive way. And we’re going to discuss a lot of different things. We’ve had […]
Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through July 6th
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
CPUC Opens Penalty Case Against PG&E for 2017 Wildfires; Orders Company to Create Utility Pole App to Report Unsafe Power Poles and Wires
San Francisco, CA…The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today addressed the 2017 wildfires in multiple proceedings. The CPUC opened a proceeding to consider fines and penalties against Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for 2017 wildfires, and ordered the utility to create a mobile application that empowers the public to report utility pole issues. The […]
BLM Mother Lode Field Office Has Initiated Seasonal Fire Restrictions
El Dorado Hills, CA…The Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office has initiated fire restrictions on BLM-managed public lands in Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Mariposa, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne and Yuba counties, effective June 14, due to wildland fire danger. The National Interagency Fire Center predicts the likelihood […]
Amador County Civil Grand Jury Final Report – Amador Water Agency
Jackson, CA…Amador County Civil Grand Jury Final Report – Amador Water Agency.
LIVE: Democratic Presidential Debate – June 27 | NBC News
Miani, FL…LIVE: Democratic Presidential Debate – June 27 | NBC News
The Office of Senator Borgeas to Host Mobile District Office Hours at San Andreas Central Library
San Andreas, CA…Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) is hosting mobile district office hours at the San Andreas Central Library. Mobile District Offices provide expanded constituent services to those who reside in the 8th Senate District. Constituents will be able to meet directly with district staff for assistance regarding the state government or its agencies. Staff can […]
Supreme Court Decides 5-4 Citizenship Question Off 2020 Census Forms
Washington, DC…What follows is a a section of the Chief Justice Roberts opinion of the Court. The full opinion is in the full document below. “The Secretary of Commerce decided to reinstate a question about citizenship on the 2020 census questionnaire. A group of plaintiffs challenged that decision on constitutional and statutory grounds. We now […]
Democratic Presidential Debate – June 26 Full Replay From NBC News
Miami, FL…Democratic Presidential Debate – June 26 Full Replay From NBC News. This video has their programming before and afterwards including the complete debate as well.
Governor Newsom Opens Judicial Selection Advisory Committees to Identify Next Generation of California Judges
Sacramento, CA…In keeping with his commitment to increase transparency in government, Governor Gavin Newsom today made public eight Regional Judicial Selection Advisory Committees (JSACs). For the first time in California history, the individuals who provide important feedback on judicial candidates for nomination and appointment will be known to the public. The JSACs – comprised of […]
Governor Newsom on Restrictive New Gun Laws & Background Checks for Ammunition Purchases
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today heralded the implementation of Proposition 63 gun-safety reforms. Approved by California voters in 2016, Proposition 63 is a package of provisions to keep guns and ammunition out of the wrong hands, including first-in-the-nation required point-of-sale background checks for the purchase of ammunition. “Gun violence is an American epidemic, and California […]
President Trump at Presentation of the Congressional Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant David Bellavia, U.S. Army
Washington, DC….Thank you very much. Please. Thank you, Chaplain, very much. It’s really beautiful. Today, it’s my privilege to award the highest military honor to an American soldier who demonstrated exceptional courage to protect his men and defend our nation. Will you please join me in welcoming Staff Sergeant David Bellavia? David, thank you. (Applause.) […]
Executive Order Establishing a White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Purpose. For many Americans, access to affordable housing is becoming far too difficult. Rising housing costs are forcing families to dedicate larger shares of their monthly […]
Public Policy Institute Releases Report on Recidivism of Felony Offenders in California
Sacramento, CA…California has undertaken numerous corrections reforms in the past decade—including public safety realignment in 2011 and Proposition 47 in 2014—in hopes of reducing the prison population, maintaining public safety, and improving persistently high recidivism rates. These reforms lowered incarceration levels, and in their aftermath, crime rates have fluctuated. Recidivism rates provide another important window […]
California Arts Council To Visit San Andreas to Hold Quarterly Business Meeting Today
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 […]
The Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today & Yes, Angels Gun Club is on Agenda
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today & Yes, Angels Gun Club is the final agenda item for today’s meeting. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 6/25/2019 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order […]
Cannabis Banking Update
Washington, DC…This week, the House passed H.R. 3055, a bundle of appropriations bills referred to as a “minibus,” that includes several amendments on cannabis banking and other cannabis- related issues. Last week the House Appropriations Committee approved the financial services appropriations bill for Fiscal 2020 that contains the SAFE Banking Act of 2019 (SAFE Act). […]
RCRC Board of Directors Creates Homeowners Insurance Ad Hoc Committee
Sacramento, CA…Earlier this week, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board of Directors approved a resolution creating an Ad Hoc Committee on Homeowners Insurance (Committee). The Committee is tasked with considering potential solutions for the increase in homeowners insurance cancelations and non-renewals in high fire risk areas. The potential solutions include, but are not […]
President Trump at Signing of Executive Order on Iran Sanctions
Washington, DC…Okay, thank you very much. In a few moments, I’ll be signing an executive order imposing hard-hitting sanctions on the Supreme Leader of Iran and the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, and many others. Today’s action follows a series of aggressive behaviors by the Iranian regime in recent weeks, including shooting down […]
Michael R. Pompeo at the Release of the 2018 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom
Washington, DC…Good afternoon, everyone. I’m proud to be here today to speak about the State Department’s ongoing mission to advance international religious freedom. This mission is not just a Trump administration priority – it’s a deeply personal one. For many years, I was a Sunday school teacher and a deacon at my church. And that […]
President Trump Tweets Wistfully For Helpful Federal Reserve
WAshington, DC….The latest from the Presidential Fingers on the Fed..”Despite a Federal Reserve that doesn’t know what it is doing – raised rates far too fast (very low inflation, other parts of world slowing, lowering & easing) & did large scale tightening, $50 Billion/month, we are on course to have one of the best Months […]