President Trump at Presentation of Medal of Honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan, U.S. Army

President Trump at Presentation of Medal of Honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan, U.S. Army

Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Please be seated. Thank you, Chaplain Hurley. Secretary Mnuchin, Secretary Mattis, Secretary Shulkin, Senator Stabenow, Congressman Upton, and members of the Armed Forces: Thank you for joining us as we award our nation’s highest military honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan. Today, we pay tribute to a veteran who […]

Tillerson Calls on China & Russia to Help Reign in North Korea

Tillerson Calls on China & Russia to Help Reign in North Korea

Washington, DC…The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, the second this month, in blatant violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions that reflect the will of the international community. All nations should take a strong public stance against North Korea, by maintaining and strengthening UN sanctions to ensure […]

President Trump at Ceremony Recognizing the First Responders to the June 14 Shooting Involving Congressman Scalise

President Trump at Ceremony Recognizing the First Responders to the June 14 Shooting Involving Congressman Scalise

President Donald J. Trump awarded the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor (Medal of Valor) to Special Agents David Bailey and Crystal Griner of the United States Capitol Police and Officers Nicole Battaglia, Kevin Jobe, and Alexander Jensen of the Alexandria Police Department, for their heroic efforts on the morning of June 14, 2017. The […]

GDP Rises To 2.6% in Second Quarter

GDP Rises To 2.6% in Second Quarter

Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.6 percent in the second quarter of 2017 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 1.2 percent (revised). The Bureau emphasized that the second-quarter advance estimate released today is based […]

Congressman Steve Scalise Released from Hospital & Begins Intensive Inpatient Rehabilitation

Congressman Steve Scalise Released from Hospital & Begins Intensive Inpatient Rehabilitation

Washington, DC…MedStar Washington Hospital Center provided the following update on the transfer of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise to an inpatient rehabilitation center on behalf of the Scalise family: “Congressman Steve Scalise has made excellent progress in his recovery from a life-threatening gunshot wound six weeks ago. Yesterday, he was discharged from MedStar Washington Hospital […]

Foxcomm To Build Manufacturing Facility in Wisconsin, Invest $10 Billion & Create up to 13,000 Jobs

Foxcomm To Build Manufacturing Facility in Wisconsin, Invest $10 Billion & Create up to 13,000 Jobs

Washington, DC…From the Whitehouse…”Today, President Donald J. Trump and the Office of American Innovation welcomed Foxconn to the White House for a technology manufacturing initiative announcement in the East Room. Today’s announcement is one that will bring thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investments to America. Foxconn, a world leader in manufacturing for […]

Senator McCain Floor Statement on Need for Bipartisanship

Senator McCain Floor Statement on Need for Bipartisanship

Washington, D.C….U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today delivered the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate: “Mr. President: “I’ve stood in this place many times and addressed as president many presiding officers. I have been so addressed when I have sat in that chair, as close as I will ever be to a […]

The CCWD Board Will be Back in Action Tomorrow

The CCWD Board Will be Back in Action Tomorrow

San Andreas, CA…The CCWD Board will be back in action tomorrow. Their full agenda is enclosed…. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Davidson, President Scott Ratterman, Vice President Terry Strange, Director Bertha Underhill, Director Russ Thomas, Director RESOLUTION NO. 2017–42 RESOLUTION NO. PFA-03 ORDINANCE NO. 2017–01 AGENDA MISSION STATEMENT “Our team is dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and […]

Governor Brown Signs Landmark Climate Bill to Extend Cap & Trade Program

Governor Brown Signs Landmark Climate Bill to Extend Cap & Trade Program

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. was joined former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia and dozens of local, environmental and business leaders on Treasure Island to sign AB 398, a bipartisan bill that strengthens and extends the state’s world-leading cap-and-trade program by 10 years. AB 398 by Assemblymember […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action today. The Blagen Road Bridge and much more are on the agenda that is enclosed…. LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 7/25/2017 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order […]

Senator John McCain to Return to The United States Senate Tomorrow

Senator John McCain to Return to The United States Senate Tomorrow

Washington, D.C…The office of Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement today: “Senator McCain looks forward to returning to the United States Senate tomorrow to continue working on important legislation, including health care reform, the National Defense Authorization Act, and new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea.” ###

CCWD Pipeline Replacement on Hautly Lane in Rancho

CCWD Pipeline Replacement on Hautly Lane in Rancho

Rancho Calaveras, CA…Calaveras County Water District crews will begin replacing 500 feet of aging water pipeline on Hautly Lane from its intersection with Siegle Street to the road’s eastern end this week, which will cause minor traffic delays in the area through the middle of August. This project is part of the District’s commitment to […]

Meet and Greet California Governor Candidate Delaine Eastin and Lieutenant Governor Candidate Eleni Kounalakis on Sunday, July 23rd

Meet and Greet California  Governor Candidate Delaine Eastin and Lieutenant Governor Candidate Eleni Kounalakis on Sunday, July 23rd

Murphys, CA…Delaine Eastin, Candidate for California Governor and Eleni Kounalakis, Candidate for California Lieutenant Governor Will be at Hovey Winery, 350 Main Street, Murphys, California at 4:00 pm. About Delaine Eastin: Throughout her career, Delaine Eastin has been a leader who has never been afraid to stand up to bullies on behalf of what is […]

President Trump’s Weekly Address on Made in America Week

President Trump’s Weekly Address on Made in America Week

Washington, DC….My fellow Americans, On Monday, I signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring this to be “Made in America Week.” We believe that our country is stronger, safer, and more prosperous when we make more of our goods and our products right here in the USA. When we purchase products Made in America, the wealth, revenue […]

Detwiler Fire Afternoon Update, 70,096 acres, 10% contained, 45 Structured Burned, 6 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,181 Personnel Working Fire

Detwiler Fire Afternoon Update, 70,096 acres, 10% contained, 45 Structured Burned, 6 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,181 Personnel Working Fire

Mariposa, CA…Enough of the details have changed and also updated maps that have been released prompted us to do an afternoon update on the fire. We will also do one later tonight as well. The acreage increased due to an increase in fire activity late yesterday afternoon. Overnight, fire crews continued their work to establish […]

Stanislaus National Forest Enacts Temporary Fire Restrictions in High Hazard Areas

Stanislaus National Forest Enacts Temporary Fire Restrictions in High Hazard Areas

Sonora, CA…Due to high fire danger, the Stanislaus National Forest enacted temporary fire restrictions in High Hazard Areas on July 20, effective through the end of the official 2017 fire season. Included are the High Hazard Area map (Exhibit A), the Forest Order (Exhibit B) and the exemptions list (Exhibit C). Information on fire restrictions […]

Senator John McCain Facing Glioblastoma Battle

Senator John McCain Facing Glioblastoma Battle

Washington, D.C. ­– At the request of Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and his family, Mayo Clinic released the following statement today: “On Friday, July 14, Sen. John McCain underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot from above his left eye at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix. Subsequent tissue pathology revealed that a primary brain […]

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted For Detwiler Fire

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted For Detwiler Fire

Mariposa, CA…The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California to combat the Detwiler Fire burning in Mariposa County. On July 17, 2017, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the Detwiler Fire […]

Berryhill Votes for Cap & Trade Bill Which He says will Protect Rural California, Small Businesses and Farmers

Berryhill Votes for Cap & Trade Bill Which He says will Protect Rural California, Small Businesses and Farmers

Twain Harte, CA…Senator Tom Berryhill, R-Twain Harte, issued the following statement Monday in support for AB-398, a bill to extend the state’s cap-and-trade program for a decade while reducing taxes, fees and regulations by more than $16 billion dollars. “This legislation is the unfortunate result of years of aggressive climate-change policies forced on us by […]

End of the Line for Bus Service to Stockton

End of the Line for Bus Service to Stockton

San Andreas, CA…The Delta Gold Line will make its last trip on July 28. The bus service between San Andreas and Stockton has been discontinued. The Delta Gold Line began service in January 2016 to provide Calaveras County residents with public transportation to the Amtrak and Greyhound stations, Delta College, shopping, and medical facilities in […]

What They’re Saying About Legislation to Combat Air Pollution in Neighborhoods and Extend California’s Cap-and-Trade Program

What They’re Saying About Legislation to Combat Air Pollution in Neighborhoods and Extend California’s Cap-and-Trade Program

Sacramento, CA…More than 150 environmental; climate; public health; clean energy and technology; agriculture; food processing; business; labor; local government; community; and utility leaders; researchers and economists; and newspaper editorial boards from across California are supporting legislation Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon announced last […]

Senator Ted Gaines Votes Against Cap & Trade Bill

Senator Ted Gaines Votes Against Cap & Trade Bill

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today issued the following statement regarding his vote against Assembly Bill 398, the extension of California’s cap-and-trade program. “Today marks the start of the next great California recession. A day where the legislature shows utter disregard for the lives of the working people in this state and chooses to […]

Ebbetts Pass CCWD Reach 3A Project Construction Update

Ebbetts Pass CCWD Reach 3A Project Construction Update

Arnold, CA…CCWD Construction Update: July 17-21: Construction crews will be testing recently installed pipeline on Blagen Road and tying the new section of pipeline into the main system, which could cause minor traffic delays in the area. Additional work will take place near the District’s Sawmill Tank on the hill above White Pines Lake, but […]