Office of Traffic Safety Awards Grant to Calaveras County Public Health for Injury Prevention Program

Office of Traffic Safety Awards Grant to Calaveras County Public Health for Injury Prevention Program

San Andreas, Calif. – Calaveras County Public Health announced today that it has received a $143,078 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Injury Prevention Program. The program will promote safe practices for occupants, pedestrians, and bicyclists, as well as fund activities that prevent impaired driving. The grant program runs […]

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order on Ultra-Processed Foods & Food Dyes

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order on Ultra-Processed Foods & Food Dyes

Sacramento, CA…Governor Newsom issued an executive order today directing state agencies to recommend potential actions to limit the harms associated with “ultra-processed foods” and food ingredients that pose a health risk to individuals. Governor Newsom says this builds on the nation-leading nutrition and health standards established in California, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order […]

FBI on the Attack in New Orleans

FBI on the Attack in New Orleans

New Orleans, LA…Today, at approximately 3:15 a.m. CST, an individual drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens of others. After hitting the crowd, he exited the vehicle and fired upon local law enforcement. Law enforcement returned fire, and the subject was […]

President Jimmy Carter October 1, 1924 to December 29, 2024

President Jimmy Carter October 1, 1924 to December 29, 2024

Plains, GA…Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.), thirty-ninth president of the United States, was born October 1, 1924, in the small farming town of Plains, Georgia, and grew up in the nearby community of Archery. His father, James Earl Carter, Sr., was a farmer and businessman; his mother, Lillian Gordy Carter, a registered nurse. He […]

President Biden Commutes the Sentences of 37 Individuals on Death Row

President Biden Commutes the Sentences of 37 Individuals on Death Row

Washington, DC…Today, President Biden announced that he is commuting the sentences of 37 individuals on federal death row. Those individuals will have their sentences reclassified from execution to life without the possibility of parole. President Biden has dedicated his career to reducing violent crime and ensuring a fair and effective justice system. He believes that […]

House Passes Deal to Prevent a Government Shutdown

House Passes Deal to Prevent a Government Shutdown

Washington, DC…(AP) With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but dropped President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new year. #news #live #governmentshutdown

State of Emergency Declared for Bird Flu: What Calaveras County Residents Need to Know

State of Emergency Declared for Bird Flu: What Calaveras County Residents Need to Know

San Andreas, CA…On Thursday, December 19, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in response to rising cases of Avian influenza A (H5N1), also known as “Bird Flu.” California is one of seven states in the United States reporting cases of the virus in both dairy cattle and humans. H5N1 was first identified in […]

CENTCOM Forces Kill ISIS Leader During Precision Strike in Syria

CENTCOM Forces Kill ISIS Leader During Precision Strike in Syria

Washington, DC…On Dec. 19, U.S. Central Command Forces conducted a precision airstrike targeting ISIS leader Abu Yusif aka Mahmud in the Dayr az Zawr Province, Syria resulting in two ISIS operatives killed, including Abu Yusif. This airstrike is part of CENTCOM’s ongoing commitment, along with partners in the region, to disrupt and degrade efforts by […]

Calaveras County Declares December 19th as Albert Michelson Day

Calaveras County Declares December 19th as Albert Michelson Day

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors has officially declared December 19th as Albert Michelson Day in honor of the Nobel Prize-winning physicist who spent part of his childhood in Murphys. The proclamation, adopted last week during the board’s meeting, celebrates Michelson’s contributions to science and his historical connection to the county. At the proclamation […]

Governor Newsom Takes Action to Strengthen State Response to Bird Flu

Governor Newsom Takes Action to Strengthen State Response to Bird Flu

Sacramento, CA…What you need to know: Following the spread of Bird Flu in sixteen states, including in California and outside the Central Valley, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency today to further enhance the state’s preparedness and accelerate the ongoing cross-agency response efforts. Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and […]

President Donald J. Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance on Debt Ceiling & Spending Bill

President Donald J. Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance on Debt Ceiling & Spending Bill

Palm Beach, FL…”The most foolish and inept thing ever done by Congressional Republicans was allowing our country to hit the debt ceiling in 2025. It was a mistake and is now something that must be addressed. Meanwhile, Congress is considering a spending bill that would give sweetheart provisions for government censors and for Liz Cheney. […]

EPA Approves California’s Advanced Clean Cars Regulations Banning Gas Powered Vehicle Sales

EPA Approves California’s Advanced Clean Cars Regulations Banning Gas Powered Vehicle Sales

Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting two requests from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for waivers to implement and enforce its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations for light-duty vehicles, and its “Omnibus” low-NOx regulation for heavy-duty highway and off-road vehicles and engines. Under the Clean Air Act, California is afforded the ability […]

Federal Reserve Drops Rates .25% at Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee. (Livestream Below)

Federal Reserve Drops Rates .25% at Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee.  (Livestream Below)

Washington, DC…Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Since earlier in the year, labor market conditions have generally eased, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low. Inflation has made progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent objective but remains somewhat elevated. The Committee seeks to achieve […]

California’s Pacific Gas & Electric could receive $15B in federal loans to modernize its power grid

California’s Pacific Gas & Electric could receive $15B in federal loans to modernize its power grid

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric Co. could receive up to $15 billion in federal loans to help the utility modernize its power grid and expand clean energy infrastructure across central and northern California, officials announced Tuesday. The U.S. Department of Energy announced a conditional commitment for one of the largest loan guarantees […]

Attorney General Bonta Reminds California Immigrants of Their Rights and Protections Under the Law

Attorney General Bonta Reminds California Immigrants of Their Rights and Protections Under the Law

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued two guidances to help California immigrants better understand their rights and protections under the law and avoid immigration scams by those seeking to take advantage of fear and uncertainty resulting from the President-elect’s inhumane threats of mass detention, arrests, and deportation. The guidances build on the Attorney General’s announcement earlier this month of updated model […]

USFS Seasonal Road Closures Went Into Effect Today

USFS Seasonal Road Closures Went Into Effect Today

Sonora, CA…Seasonal closures of some National Forest System roads and trails designated for motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 212.51 begin, today, December 16 and will remain in effect through April 14, 2024. The free Stanislaus National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map, or MVUM, indicates which National Forest roads and […]

Christmas Tree Permits Incorrectly Priced – Customers Will See Refund

Christmas Tree Permits Incorrectly Priced – Customers Will See Refund

Sonora, CA…Due to an error, individuals purchasing Christmas Trees from the Stanislaus National Forest were incorrectly charged. Those charged $20 per tree will see a $10 per tree refund to the account they used to purchase the permit from Recreation.gov. This issue impacts only those individuals who purchased their permit for the Stanislaus National Forest’s […]

DOJ IG Review of FBI Handling of Confidential Human Sources and Intelligence Collection Efforts in the Lead Up to the January 6

DOJ IG Review of FBI Handling of Confidential Human Sources and Intelligence Collection Efforts in the Lead Up to the January 6

Washington, DC…A Review of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Handling of Its Confidential Human Sources and Intelligence Collection Efforts in the Lead Up to the January 6, 2021 Electoral Certification.  Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced today the release of a review examining the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) handling of […]

President Joe Biden on Providing Clemency for Nearly 1,500 Individuals on Home Confinement and Pardons for 39 Individuals Convicted of Non-Violent Crimes

President Joe Biden on Providing Clemency for Nearly 1,500 Individuals on Home Confinement and Pardons for 39 Individuals Convicted of Non-Violent Crimes

Washington, DC…America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances. As President, I have the great privilege of extending mercy to people who have demonstrated remorse and rehabilitation, restoring opportunity for Americans to participate in daily life and contribute to their communities, and taking steps to remove sentencing disparities for non-violent offenders, especially […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Board of Supervisors Streaming Now

Mornings with the One Percent™ Board of Supervisors Streaming Now

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 […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today.  The full agenda is below Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 12/10/2024 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 Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code § […]

Revised Location for Bridge Improvements & Traffic Delays in Maintenance Project

Revised Location for Bridge Improvements & Traffic Delays in Maintenance Project

Valley Springs, CA…Beginning Tuesday, December 10, 2024, through December 13, 2024, there will be traffic delays on Camanche Parkway South, Milton Road, and Hogan Dam Road for maintenance of the following bridges: Camanche Parkway over the Mokelumne River (Bridge 30C0073), Milton Road over Calaveras River (Bridge 30C0069), Hogan Dam Road over Bear Creek (Bridge 30C0056) […]

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