Al Asad Air Base, Iraq…Well, first of all, at ease. At ease. Let’s have a good time. Let’s have a good time. And we had an incredible meeting that lasted for about an hour, and you have no idea what we’ve come up with. You’re going to be so happy. You’re going to be so […]
Washington, DC…Melania and I send our greetings to all those observing Kwanzaa. This annual celebration of African heritage, unity, and culture is a special opportunity for many to reflect on their shared ancestry and values. At this time, our Nation joins in honoring the important contributions of African Americans to the strength and success of […]
Yosemite, CA…During the federal government shutdown, Yosemite is open and concessions are operating normally. Roads normally open in winter remain open, conditions permitting. Many National Park Service facilities are closed. If you have an emergency, call 911. Operations During Government Shutdown Below is a list of services and facilities that are open or closed. Visitor […]
Washington, DC…The 2018 Christmas Government Shutdown, The Senate Floor Live! Click Here To Play On Most Handhelds
Washington, DC…One thing to always remember even when supporting our Military is that apart from being a necessary and vital component is that it is a big business. President Dwight Eisenhower reminded us of that in his farewell address that follows. “My fellow Americans: Three days from now, after half a century in the service […]
Washington, DC…Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent a pulmonary lobectomy today at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Two nodules in the lower lobe of her left lung were discovered incidentally during tests performed at George Washington University Hospital to diagnose and treat rib fractures sustained in a fall on November 7. According […]
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much. Please. That was from the Emmys. (Laughter.) I sang “Green Acres” and received a very nice award that night. That was really great. So we had that. Somebody had it. I said, “Put it on. Not too much of it, but put it on.” […]
Washington, DC…Dear Mr. President: I have been privileged to serve as our country’s 26th Secretary of Defense which has allowed me to serve alongside our men and women of the Department in defense of our citizens and our ideals. I am proud of the progress that has been made over the past two years on […]
Sparks, NV…Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Dream Chaser spacecraft passed a key milestone for NASA’S Commercial Resupply Services 2 (CRS-2) contract, validating design performance and clearing the way for full spacecraft production. The milestone marks completion of Integration Review 4 (IR4) demonstrating NASA’s confidence in the safety and maturity of Dream Chaser’s design. “NASA’s acknowledgement that […]
Washington, DC…President Trump: “It’s Time For Our Troops To Come Back Home”
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Wednesday, December 12, 2018) 00:00 TRAFFIC STOP 1812120001 Officer initiated activity at Sonora Estates, S Airport Rd, Columbia. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:01 TRAFFIC STOP 1812120002 Officer initiated activity at Black Oak Rd, Sonora. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used […]
Washington, DC…Today, the Departments of State and the Treasury took joint action against Russia’s continued and blatant disregard for international norms. Specifically, the State Department added 12 individuals and entities to the List of Specified Persons (LSP) pursuant to Section 231 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) for being part of, or […]
Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in November indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a strong rate. Job gains have been strong, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Household spending has continued to grow […]
Calipatria, CA….El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents tracked an ultralight aircraft that made a cross-border incursion from Mexico and landed in the United States on Tuesday morning. At approximately 1:54 a.m., Border Patrol agents on the ground were informed by CBP components of an ultralight aircraft detected flying over the international border from Mexico into […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and his legal team secured a critical victory in the fight against opioid abuse when the California Court of Appeal upheld the second-degree murder conviction of a former osteopathic doctor, Hsiu Ying Tseng. Tseng was convicted on February 5, 2016, of second-degree murder for the prescription drug overdoses of three of her patients: Vu […]
Sacramento, CA…New laws approved by the California Legislature in 2018 will affect roadway safety in several ways, including helmet use on bicycles and motorized scooters, hit-and-run on bicycle paths, modified exhaust systems, and enhanced safety for refuse collection vehicles. To support its mission of providing the highest levels of Safety, Service, and Security, the California […]
Arlington, VA…President Trump Visited Arlington National Cemetery & Thanked Wreaths Across America
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council is Back in Action Tuesday Evening. The full agenda is below… CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, December 18, 2018 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Amanda Folendorf Angels Firehouse Vice Mayor Linda Hermann 1404 Vallecito Road Council Members Scott Behiel Angels Camp, CA Veronica Metildi 209-736-2181 Joseph Oliveira City Administrator […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back In Action Tuesday. Honoring outgoing supervisors, CAO & other county employees get the meeting rolling… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 12/18/2018 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Reception honoring outgoing supervisors. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge […]
Sacramento, CA…The State Water Resources Control Board on December 12th adopted a plan designed to restore water flows through the Lower San Joaquin River and its tributaries—the Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced rivers. The plan update the Board adopted includes a requirement for 40 percent of unimpaired flow, within a range of 30 to 50 percent. […]
Washington, DC…The latest missives from the Presidential Fingers of Donald J. Trump. The Weekly Standard, Interior Secretary, Chief of Staff, Obamacare & more were subjected to his Twittering… 11 minutes ago The pathetic and dishonest Weekly Standard, run by failed prognosticator Bill Kristol (who, like many others, never had a clue), is flat broke and […]
Sacramento, CA…Attorney General Becerra today issued the following statement regarding Judge Reed O’Connor’s decision in Texas v. U.S., declaring the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional, but denying the injunction: “Today’s ruling is an assault on 133 million Americans with preexisting conditions, on the 20 million Americans who rely on the ACA for healthcare, and on […]
Fort Worth, TX…U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor has ruled that the ACA or Obamacare is unconstitutional. From the Decision…”The Court’s analysis involves three separate inquiries and conclusions. First, the Court finds the Parties satisfy the applicable standing requirements. Second, the Court finds the Individual Mandate can no longer be fairly read as an exercise of […]
Washington, DC…Every nation has a natural right and responsibility to determine who is admitted to its borders. This is what defines a country and ultimately determines whether its culture, values and institutions will endure. The unique qualities that develop within each country’s borders naturally make some more desirable places to live than others. These differences […]
Sonora, CA…Seasonal road and trail closures on the Stanislaus National Forest begin Dec. 16 and will remain in effect until April 14, 2019. The STF Motor Vehicle Use Map indicates which roads and trails will be closed and may be picked up at any ranger district office, or by visiting STF’s maps webpage at http://go.usa.gov/x8ysh. […]
Washington, DC…The Federal Communications Commission today issued a ruling rejecting requests to make it harder for text messaging providers to protect consumers from spam and scam robotexts. The Commission’s decision makes clear that wireless providers are authorized to continue their efforts to stop unwanted text messaging through robotext-blocking, anti-spoofing measures, and other anti-spam features. Text […]
Washington, DC…Continuing its effort to close the digital divide, the Federal Communications Commission today took several steps to significantly improve the quality and expand the availability of high-speed Internet service in rural America. Included in these steps is additional funding for the Connect America Fund, the FCC’s program that helps expand broadband deployment and make […]
San Andreas, CA…From CCWD…A new partnership was formed between the Calaveras Unified School District and the Calaveras County Water District this week when both Boards unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding. The districts are working together on a plan to connect Jenny Lind Elementary School to CCWD’s public sewer system. The school has been operating […]
Washington, DC….Thank you. In a few moments, I will sign an executive order launching a new White House Opportunity — this is a very big thing that Tim and I and everybody have been working on for a long time — and Revitalization Council. This council will coordinate efforts across the entire federal government to […]
Moon….One this date of the Apollo program Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt begin the third and final extra-vehicular activity (EVA) or “Moonwalk” of Apollo 17. To date they are the last humans to set foot on the Moon.
