Washington, DC…The latest missives from the Presidential Fingers of Donald J. Trump. “WITCH HUNT! They gave General Flynn a great deal because they were embarrassed by the way he was treated – the FBI said he didn’t lie and they overrode the FBI. They want to scare everybody into making up stories that are not […]
Washington, DC…The United States stands in solidarity with France and condemns in the strongest terms the horrific act of terror in Strasbourg. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of those affected and with all the people of Strasbourg. We commend the work of the first responders, and are ready to provide any […]
Washington, DC…The holidays are a time for gathering and celebrating with family and friends, gift-giving, reflection and thanks. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau joins in the fun with a list of holiday-related facts and figures from its vast collection of statistics. Every Day is Christmas in Noel, Mo. Places with […]
Washington, DC…Okay, thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have Nancy Pelosi with us and Chuck Schumer with us. And we’ve actually worked very hard on a couple of things that are happening. Criminal justice reform — as you know, we’ve just heard word — got word that Mitch McConnell and the group, […]
Washington, DC…President Trump on Mueller Probe, Chief of Staff John Kelly’s Exit & More. These comments were made before his departure to the Army Navy Game.
Washington, D.C…Chairman Goodlatte…”This is a transcribed interview of James Comey. Chairman Gowdy and I requested this interview as part of a joint investigation by the House Committee on the Judiciary and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform into decisions made and not made by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of […]
Kansas City, Missouri…Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you. I appreciate it very much. I want to also thank Matt for the introduction. He’s doing an excellent job — really, a leader. Strong leader. I was also thrilled to announce earlier today that I am nominating, as Matt said, William Barr to take the helm […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Directors approved a Customer Assistance Program on Wednesday December 5. The program is limited to 200 water customers and 200 sewer customers, and applications for the program will not be available or accepted by CCWD until Wednesday January 2, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served […]
Washington, DC…So I’ll be going to Kansas City. We’ll be traveling to Missouri. I’m making a speech on law enforcement — a very important subject. I want to confirm that Bill Barr — one of the most respected jurists in the country — highly respected lawyer, former Attorney General under the Bush administration — a […]
Washington, DC…Today, we honor those who perished 77 years ago at Pearl Harbor, and we salute every veteran who served in World War II over the 4 years that followed that horrific attack. On December 7, 1941, America was attacked without warning at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, by the air and naval forces of Imperial Japan. […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much. How are you? (Applause.) You know our great Vice President and Karen Pence, two spectacular people. And they wanted to be here with us and I wanted to have them. Thank you all for coming to the White House. Melania and I are delighted to welcome you and to […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 155,000 in November, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, in manufacturing, and in transportation and warehousing. Household Survey Data In November, the unemployment rate was 3.7 percent for the third month […]
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 […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Highway Patrol and Santa’s Express, are once again, teaming up for the annual CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive. The toys will be given to hospitalized and disadvantaged children in Calaveras County just before the Christmas holiday. You can help by bringing new, unwrapped, toys which will be donated to Santa’s Express. […]
Washington, DC….The Funeral of Former President George H. W. Bush at National Cathedral. This replay will also serve as our Nightly News. We will be back in front of the camera Thursday morning.
Washington, DC…U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced that according to data analyzed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the 2018 wildfire season in California is estimated to have released emissions equivalent to roughly 68 million tons of carbon dioxide. This number equates to about 15 percent of all California emissions, and it is […]
Washington, DC…Executive Order on Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 5, 2018. 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. All executive departments and agencies of […]
San Andreas, CA…In light of President Donald Trump’s declared national day of mourning, recognizing the death of former President George H.W. Bush, Calaveras County offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. County Officials made the determination to close County offices based on County Ordinance, 2.64.665, which decrees that every day appointed by the […]
San Andreas, CA – Today, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of the County Administrative Officer (CAO), Timothy Lutz. Mr. Lutz has served as the CAO since April 2017. He will be leaving after the first of the year to assume the role of Health & Human Services Agency Director in Tulare […]
San Andreas, CA…One of the first items read out of closed session as this meeting got underway the Supervisors named Manuel Lopez, as Interim Calaveras County Administrative Officer with the impending departure of Current CAO Tim Lutz. Mr. Lopez had served previously as interim CAO prior to Mr. Lutz’s appointment. He should be able to […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back In Action Today. Deciding the process to replace outgoing CAO Tim Lutz will be the top priority and discussed in closed session prior to the public session. The full agenda is enclosed. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 12/4/2018 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain […]
Washington, DC….The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, and President Xi Jinping of China, have just concluded what both have said was a “highly successful meeting” between themselves and their most senior representatives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Very importantly, President Xi, in a wonderful humanitarian gesture, has agreed to designate Fentanyl as a […]
Buenos Aires, Argentina…Well, thank you very much everybody. It’s a great honor to be with Chancellor Merkel, who is my friend. We have a great relationship and a great working relationship, I think very important. And we are talking trade. We’re talking defense. We’re talking about many things. We have a tremendous trade imbalance, but […]
Washington, DC…Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service—to be, in his words, “a thousand […]
Anchorage, AK…From USGS…”The November 30, 2018, Mw 7.0 earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska, occurred as the result of normal faulting at a depth of about 40 km. Focal mechanism solutions for the event indicate slip occurred on a moderately dipping fault striking north-south (dipping either to the east at about 30 degrees, or the west at […]
Atlanta, GA…“The latest CDC data show that the U.S. life expectancy has declined over the past few years. Tragically, this troubling trend is largely driven by deaths from drug overdose and suicide. Life expectancy gives us a snapshot of the Nation’s overall health and these sobering statistics are a wakeup call that we are losing […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Valley Springs Town Center Connectivity Plan will provide an implementation framework for transportation projects that improve safety and access for students, residents, shoppers, and visitors. The plan will develop realistic projects, based on available near-term and long-term funding sources, that improve student and resident safety, improve vehicular circulation, and create a bicycle […]