Sonora, CA…Stanislaus National Forest will open seasonal roads beginning April 15, but forest crews need to inspect the roads to ensure there was no damage from this year’s winter storms. Scott Tangenberg, deputy forest supervisor, said workers haven’t been able to inspect many forest roads yet because some are still covered with snow. “Traveling on […]
Murphys, CA…As a past member of District 3, Calaveras Board of Supervisors, she has a view of issues and solutions that ensure county government is effective and accountable. Merita is fiscally conservative, a balanced decision, and continues to be a respected steward of Calaveras County. Born in Hawaii, raised in a military family, and lived […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following statement after appealing portions of the district court’s order in The People of the State of California, et al v. United States of America, et al. to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit: “When we said that a medieval wall along the U.S.-Mexico […]
New York, NY…The New York Times broke the news that the FBI raided President Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen’s office. The warrant that led to the raid was at the behest of Robert Mueller’s office. Initial reports are that communication regarding the now infamous payment of $130,000 to adult film and sex worker who went […]
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. I’d like to begin by condemning the heinous attack on innocent Syrians with banned chemical weapons. It was an atrocious attack. It was horrible. You don’t see things like that. As bad as the news is around the world, you just don’t see those images. We are studying that situation […]
Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France. Both leaders strongly condemned the horrific chemical weapons attacks in Syria and agreed that the Assad regime must be held accountable for its continued human rights abuses. They agreed to exchange information on the nature of the attacks and coordinate a strong, […]
San Andreas, CA…In preparation of the heavy rain predicted for Friday night the Public Works Department has stocked the following locations with sand bags and sand. Please limit the number of sand bags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel. 1. Arnold Maintenance Yard, 1119 Linebaugh Rd. (Closes at 3:30pm) 2. […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite Valley is closing on Friday afternoon due to potential flooding. Due to anticipated flooding, visitors will no longer be able to enter Yosemite Valley beginning at noon on Friday, April 6, and the Valley will be closed to visitation at 5 pm on Friday. All other areas of the park will remain open, […]
Washington, DC…The California sanctuary movement and the history of the Doctrine of Nullification were topics discussed in House floor remarks on March 21st: “California’s Legislature has forbidden local governments from cooperating with federal immigration authorities and has even gone so far as to forbid private citizens from volunteering information to federal law enforcement under threat […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to weaken clean vehicle emissions standards: “Watch out for this belated April Fools’ Day trick. This cynical and meretricious abuse of power will poison our air and jeopardize the health of all Americans.” The U.S. EPA’s own […]
Nellis Air Force Base, NV…U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Slot Pilot Thunderbird 4, Maj. Stephen Del Bagno, was killed when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range April 4, 2018 at approximately 10:30 a.m. during a routine aerial demonstration training flight. “We are mourning the loss of Major Del […]
San Andreas, CA…In preparation of the heavy rain predicted for Friday night the Public Works Department has stocked the following locations with sand bags and sand. Please limit the number of sand bags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel. 1. Arnold Maintenance Yard, 1119 Linebaugh Rd. (Closes at 3:30pm) 2. […]
Sacramento, CA…Joining a coalition of 15 Attorneys General and the City of Chicago, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to reduce methane emissions from existing oil and natural gas operations, as required under federal law. Methane is many times more dangerous in […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. Apologies for the delay. Today, we solemnly remember the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., who was viciously gunned down in Memphis 50 years ago this evening. In what would prove to be the final public speech of his incredible life, Dr. King said: “Like anybody, I would like to […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors (AKA the Fab Five) are back in Action on April 10th with a full agenda. The agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/10/2018 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 […]
Washington, DC…Fifty years ago today, on April 4, 1968, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was tragically assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Though he was taken from this earth unjustly, he left us with his legacy of justice and peace. In remembrance of his profound and inspirational virtues, we look to do as Dr. King […]
Washington, DC…Okay, thank you very much. Today, it’s my pleasure to congratulate Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their independence. That’s really quite a great achievement, and congratulations. And I’m honored to have you with us in the White House and the Oval Office. We covered a little territory today. Right? Really […]
Sonora, CA…The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will be hosting a public meeting to present the proposed process and approach for a Toulumne County Biomass Utilization Feasibility Study and to receive public input on suggested study plans. The meeting will be held at Stanislaus National Forest […]
Washington, DC… U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt is announcing the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that, in light of recent data, the current standards are not appropriate and should be […]
Murphys, CA…Born in Hawaii, raised in a military family, and lived throughout the United States, Merita is committed to Calaveras County as home. She has lived in District 3 for 30 years, and is a member of local organizations from White Pines Park to Murphys Community Club. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science and […]
Washington, DC…My Fellow Americans, Protecting the safety and well-being of American Citizens is my highest duty as President. Yet, lawless sanctuary jurisdictions are nullifying federal law, obstructing immigration enforcement, and releasing thousands of criminal aliens into U.S. communities to prey on innocent victims. It’s absolutely terrible. For example, in recent days, San Francisco officials denied […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Makes a Statement on DACA Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Palm Beach, Florida 10:54 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Happy Easter. Q Happy Easter, Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT: Happy Easter. Enjoy it. Q Mr. President, what did you mean by no DACA deal? THE PRESIDENT: Mexico has got to help us at the border. If […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors (AKA the Fab Five) are back in Action April 3rd for a closed session on the existing litigation between the county and PG&@. . The agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 4/3/2018 9:00 AM Administration Conference Room 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: […]