California Providing Free Legal Services for Undocumented Farmworkers

California Providing Free Legal Services for Undocumented Farmworkers

Sacramento, CA…Today, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new $4.5 million pilot program to provide free immigration legal assistance to farmworkers who are involved in state labor investigations. This new program includes case review services, legal advice and representation by an attorney – all at no cost to farmworkers seeking assistance. What the Governor said: “Farmworkers are […]

President Biden and Vice President Harris at Congressional Picnic

President Biden and Vice President Harris at Congressional Picnic

Washington, DC…Hello, everybody! (Applause.). Every time I hear “Hail to the Chief,” I turn around and say, “Where is he?” (Laughter.) I’m getting used to it, though. Folks, thanks for being here. Welcome to your house. And you’re the way — oh, you think I’m kidding? I know who — I know who owns this […]

Lafayette Street, Mokelumne Hill, Roadside Work Notification for 2023 Road Resurfacing and Paving Program

Lafayette Street, Mokelumne Hill, Roadside Work Notification for 2023 Road Resurfacing and Paving Program

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Please be advised that right of way work will begin on Monday, July 24, 2023, on Lafayette Street with roadside debris removal that will mandate NO PARKING along the street from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. During this time crews will be operating heavy equipment and working along the street and shoulders. To […]

No Tobacco Products are Sold to Young Adults in Alpine County

No Tobacco Products are Sold to Young Adults in Alpine County

Markleeville, CA…Alpine County’s two tobacco retailers, the Markleeville General Store and Lake Alpine Lodge passed a tobacco spot check by refusing to sell to someone under the age of 21. On July 12th and July 17th, The Alpine County Tobacco Control Program conducted its annual local survey of tobacco retailers and their compliance with the […]

California Accelerates Housing Production in Five Cities and Counties

California Accelerates Housing Production in Five Cities and Counties

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Long Beach, Moreno Valley, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, and the Town of Windsor have been designated as Prohousing communities. Through this designation, these jurisdictions are now eligible for funding incentives and additional resources through a state grant program designed to speed housing production. To date, a total of 27 […]

Cooling Centers to Open in Calaveras County Due to Excessive Heat Warning

Cooling Centers to Open in Calaveras County Due to Excessive Heat Warning

San Andreas, CA…The U.S. National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning that includes Motherlode Counties from 11AM Saturday, July 15 to 11PM Sunday, July 16. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures expected to reach 100 to 112 degrees is expected. Extreme heat significantly increases the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working our […]

The Family Leadership Summit Presidential Forum Full Video

The Family Leadership Summit Presidential Forum Full Video

Des Moines, IA…Blaze Media is teaming up with The FAMiLY Leader to bring you the first presidential forum of the 2024 Republican primary season, hosted by Tucker Carlson. Tune in LIVE as Tucker speaks one-on-one with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Senator Tim Scott, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, […]

Public Notice – Calaveras County Board of Education Trustee Area 3 Opening

Public Notice – Calaveras County Board of Education Trustee Area 3 Opening

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Education is accepting applications for provisional appointment to the Calaveras County Board of Education for Trustee Area 3. The Board of Education intends to conduct interviews and fill the vacancy by appointment at the Aug. 7, 2023 board meeting, as specified in Board Bylaw 9223. Candidates must be […]

Cooling Centers to Open in Calaveras County Due to Excessive Heat Warning

Cooling Centers to Open in Calaveras County Due to Excessive Heat Warning

San Andreas, CA…The U.S. National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning that includes Motherlode Counties from 11AM Saturday, July 15 to 11PM Sunday, July 16. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures expected to reach 100 to 112 degrees is expected. Extreme heat significantly increases the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working our […]

California Schools to Get More Shade and Nature to Protect Kids From Extreme Heat

California Schools to Get More Shade and Nature to Protect Kids From Extreme Heat

Sacramento, CA…More shade is coming to California schools. Governor Gavin Newsom today announced CAL FIRE is providing $47 million in grants to help schools convert asphalt to green spaces and plant trees and other vegetation – adding cooler spaces essential to protecting kids from dangerous extreme heat. California’s kids are often disproportionately impacted by extreme […]

FDA Approves First OTC Daily Oral Contraceptive

FDA Approves First OTC Daily Oral Contraceptive

Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill (norgestrel) tablet for nonprescription use to prevent pregnancy— the first daily oral contraceptive approved for use in the U.S. without a prescription. Approval of this progestin-only oral contraceptive pill provides an option for consumers to purchase oral contraceptive medicine without a prescription at drug stores, […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! (Supervisors Meeting Replay is Below)

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! (Supervisors Meeting Replay is Below)

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All of our […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 7/11/2023 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249   Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code § […]

Governor Newsom Announces $1.5 Billion in Port Infrastructure Upgrades

Governor Newsom Announces $1.5 Billion in Port Infrastructure Upgrades

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced an investment of more than $1.5 billion – including approximately $450 million for zero-emission infrastructure, locomotives, vessels and vehicles – as part of the state’s work to build a more efficient, sustainable and resilient supply chain. “No other state has a supply chain as critical to the national and […]

Stanislaus National Forest Opens Additional Roads

Stanislaus National Forest Opens Additional Roads

Sonora, CA…More Roads Open With the publication of Forest Order 16-2023-14, the following roads are now open to the public. Mi-Wok – 2N14, Summit – Eagle Meadow, 5N01 – Open to the junction of 5N01 and 5N01S, Calaveras – 7N23, 7N09, 7N35 (Corral Hollow), 7N17 – open from 7N75 to Utica Reservoir. Current Forest Orders […]

Brandishing Suspect Assaults Deputy and Officer During Arrest

Brandishing Suspect Assaults Deputy and Officer During Arrest

Arnold, CA…On July 4th, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident involving a suspect brandishing a knife at the Sierra Meadows Apartments located on Longman Lane in Arnold, CA. Upon arrival at the apartment complex, deputies initiated an investigation with the reporting party and victim. It was reported […]

President Joe Biden on National Wildland Firefighter Day

President Joe Biden on National Wildland Firefighter Day

Washington, DC…Today, on National Wildland Firefighter Day, I join Americans across the country in expressing deep gratitude for our wildland firefighters and support personnel who heroically protect our communities and natural resources from wildfires. National Wildland Firefighter Day takes place during the Week of Remembrance that is held annually from June 30 to July 6 […]

Wildfire Emissions in 2020 Were Twice as High as California’s Entire Greenhouse Gas Reductions Between 2003-2019 ~ Tom McClintock

Wildfire Emissions in 2020 Were Twice as High as California’s Entire Greenhouse Gas Reductions Between 2003-2019 ~ Tom McClintock

Washington, DC…The irony of “green” environmental laws is that they have created catastrophically overgrown federal forests. Wildfires were the second biggest source of carbon dioxide emissions in California in 2020. Nearly 1.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide were released due to forest fires in 2021.

Stanislaus National Forest Opens Additional Roads Ahead of 4th of July Holiday

Stanislaus National Forest Opens Additional Roads Ahead of 4th of July Holiday

Sonora, CA…With the publication of Forest Order STF-16-2023-12, the Stanislaus National Forest has removed several Forest Service Roads from the current Season of Use Closure Extension. The current order is set to expire July 14 unless superseded sooner.  The below listed roads are now open and available for public use: Summit Ranger District 4N14, 4N26 […]

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