Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Good morning. So I came here to do a meeting on infrastructure with Democrats, not really thinking they wanted to do infrastructure or anything else, other than investigate. And I just saw that Nancy Pelosi, just before our meeting, made a statement that “We believe that the President of the […]
San Andreas, CA, May 22, 2019 – Habitat for Humanity Calaveras (HfHC) is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2019 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblyperson Frank Bigelow of California’s 5th District. Scott Behiel, Executive Director and Todd Peterson, Board President from HfHC will travel to Sacramento to join with one […]
Washington, DC….The amount spent per pupil for public elementary and secondary education (prekindergarten through 12th grade) for all 50 states and the District of Columbia increased by 3.7% to $12,201 per pupil during the 2017 fiscal year, compared to $11,763 per pupil in 2016, according to new tables released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The increase […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom hosted a roundtable discussion at Los Angeles Southwest College with young adults to talk about their health care challenges. He spoke with an undocumented student who delayed seeking medical care for stomach pain, had his appendix removed and was unable to secure follow-up visits, making his condition worse. A young professional […]
Washington, DC…Okay, so I’m heading to the great state of Pennsylvania, and we’re going to have a rally. A lot of people are outside, as you probably know. Many, many people. And it’s going to be a packed house, as it always is. I don’t know if you’ve ever seen a vacancy for Trump, but […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors Have Full Agenda for May 28th Meeting. Closed Session, Consent & Regular Sections of the Ageda are filled. The complete agenda is enclosed… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 5/28/2019 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll […]
Washington, DC…Rep. McClintock delivered the following statement on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 5: Ms. Speaker: There are some fundamental principles we should all be able to agree on. Don’t hurt other people; respect the right of doctors to do no harm; respect the right of parents to protect their children. The bill […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today led a coalition of attorneys general in an amicus brief in Zzyym v. Pompeo to defend the rights of gender non-binary individuals. Under current federal policy, individuals who are neither male nor female (non-binary individuals) are under threat that their […]
Sacramento, CA…In his first act as California’s 40th Governor, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of major, first-in-the-nation proposals to lower prescription drug and health care costs for all California families and move California closer to the goal of health care for all. Now, a week after he released his revised budget, Governor Newsom is […]
Hackberry, LA…I like that song so much. Just keep it going, right? (Laughter and applause.) Lee Greenwood. Thank you, Lee. And I want to thank everybody — Jeff — for the beautiful introduction. What a job you and everybody have done. It’s great to be here with the incredible men and women who are making […]
Sacramento, CA….Governor Gavin Newsom today 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 […]
Sochi, Russia….MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, we are beginning a joint press conference. Secretary of State, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, please. FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV: (Via interpreter) Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. First of all, I would like to once again welcome Mike Pompeo on Russian soil. This is his first visit […]
San Andreas, CA…In a contest filled with over 70 Frog Jumps Calaveras Supervisor and Board Chair Jack Garamendi hopped away with the title. He said Rosie the Ribbiter’s record is destined to be broken at the International Frog Jump Finals on the Main Stage at Frogtown on Sunday. We will have video up later..
Copperopolis, CA…Calaveras County Department of Public Works is hosting a public workshop on May 14th, 2019 at the Copperopolis Fire District at 370 Main Street, Copperopolis. This workshop is intended to solicit feedback from residents who live within the boundaries of CSA 4 on the conditions of CSA 4 roads and to gather input on […]
Promontory, Utah…One hundred fifty years ago, the first transcontinental railroad in the United States was completed, and our Nation was changed forever. On May 10, 1869, the final golden spike was driven into the ground at Promontory Summit, Utah, joining the tracks of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads. This unbroken rail line of […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today released a revised state budget proposal that prioritizes saving for a rainy day – putting a record amount into the state’s reserves and making billions in fiscal pay downs of pension debt. It also prioritizes one-time investments aimed at tackling the main issues driving California’s affordability crisis. “The California Dream […]
Washington, DC…Remarks by Congressman Tom McClintock Regarding the Resolution Holding William Barr in Contempt of Congress. House Judiciary Committee, May 8, 2019, Mr. Chairman: The subpoena issued by this committee puts the Attorney General in a legal Catch-22: To comply with the subpoena, he must break the law. If he obeys the law, he must […]
Washington, DC…One year ago, I dramatically strengthened our national security by ceasing America’s participation in the horrible, one-sided Iran nuclear deal. Today, I am signing an executive order to impose sanctions with respect to Iran’s iron, steel, aluminum, and copper sectors, the regime’s largest non-petroleum-related sources of export revenue. Under the Iran nuclear deal, Iran […]
San Andreas, CA…From Senator Andreas Borgeas…”Today we had a ribbiting good time at the Calaveras County Capitol Frog Jump! Frank Bigelow I hosted the 45th annual event with the fantastic volunteers from the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee. The first place award went to Florencio Vaca, a legislative staffer from Assemblymember Luz Rivas’ […]
San Andreas, CA…On May 7, 2019 at about 11:10hrs, the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting that a deceased subject had been found in a creek near the 800 block of Main St, Murphys. Responding Deputies learned that citizens had discovered the decedent submerged in the water. Sheriff’s Detectives processed the scene resulting in […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, along with a bipartisan coalition of 38 Attorneys General, urged Congress to pass the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act to give licensed cannabis businesses access to the federal banking system. “This is simple: not incorporating an $8.3 billion industry into our banking system is hurting our […]
Washington, DC…U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Special Counsel Mueller’s report on Russian interference in our 2016 election: “It’s now been more than six weeks since Special Counsel Bob Mueller, the former FBI director, concluded his investigation into Russia’s interference in our 2016 election and […]
San Andreas, CA…The CAL FIRE Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit, in partnership with Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services, Calaveras County Sheriff and the Calaveras County Local Fire Agencies, invites you to an open house to discuss fire safety and evacuation preparedness! Please join us to learn about what you can do to prepare yourself and […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council will be back in action this evening. The complete agenda is at the following link or by clicking he image below…COUNCIL AGENDA 5-7-2019
Sacramento, CA….Again California’s wet winter created a sizable crop of new grass growth, but don’t let the wet weather fool you as the abundant grass dries. Now is the time to act to prevent wildfires. Governor Gavin Newsom declared May 5-11 “Wildfire Preparedness Week” to urge homeowners that California Wildfires Have Changed, Together We Must […]
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed underburns on the forest. Prescribed Fire Name / Ranger District: Irish O’ Manuel Underburn, Unit 22, Calaveras Ranger District General and Specific Location: Project area is located along Forest Road 5N56, Trail 14E23, west of White Pines reservoir, and northwest of Arnold, CA. […]
Washington, DC…From the White House on National Small Business Week…”During National Small Business Week, we honor America’s entrepreneurs who take a risk on an idea, invest in their neighborhoods, and create jobs for others. Small business owners exemplify the American spirit by developing new ways to provide goods and services to consumers. As a Nation, […]
Washington, DC…The 2019 edition of the Department of Defense’s annual report, Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China, was publicly released the afternoon of May 2, 2019, and can be found at https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/, under “Publications.” This report informs Congress of the Department of Defense’s assessment of military and security developments involving China. […]
Washington, DC…THE FIRST LADY: Good morning. Welcome to the White House. Please bow your heads for a prayer. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord makes his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. Mr. President. THE […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR CITIZEN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS (revised 4/25/19). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County committees or commissions: Area 12 Agency on Aging Advisory Council One vacancy for […]
