Roseville, CA…Frederic Bastiat, the great 19th Century economist, posed a simple question we need to think about carefully as we consider tariffs and trade wars. What is better: abundance or scarcity? The answer might seem self-evident, yet protectionists throughout history can’t seem to grasp it. If a dollar can only buy one widget from Pittsburg, […]
Washington, DC…In honor of International Women’s Day 2018, today, the Office of the First Lady announces Mrs. Melania Trump’s participation in the 2018 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Celebration scheduled for Wednesday, March 21. Mrs. Trump will give remarks and present the International Women of Courage Award to an extraordinary group of women who have […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today applauded U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ lawsuit filed against the state of California for violating the Constitution and interfering with the enforcement of federal immigration laws. “Our state’s number one job is to protect the safety of the citizens who reside here legally. Unfortunately, current laws have turned […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County, as Lessee, intends to enter into a 5 year lease agreement with Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, as Lessor, for the Huberty Building, 7 Main Street, San Andreas, CA. APN 042-016-014. The annual rent will be $1. This lease is scheduled to be approved and executed on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County committees or commissions: County Service Area #2 – Bar XX One vacancy for a term expiring 12/31/2018 – Member 1 To […]
San Andreas, CA…Notice is hereby given that at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 27, 2018 the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance repealing Ordinance #3049 and adding Chapter 2.18 to the Calaveras County Code. The purpose of repealing Ordinance #3049 and adding Chapter 2.18 to the Code is to describe the Children […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisor Summary Public Notice. The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance on February 20, 2018 approving changes to the Elected Official’s compensation and health benefits consistent with the new contract with the Service Employee’s International Union (SEIU) and offered to all unrepresented units. The ordinance will provide […]
Sacramento, CA…Attorney General Becerra Held Press Conference on Trump Administration Lawsuit. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. yesterday issued the following statement on U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement that he will file suit to block California legislation: “At a time of unprecedented political turmoil, Jeff Sessions has come to California to further divide and polarize […]
Washington, D.C….12:03 P.M. EST. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. And thank you, Hector. I’m thrilled to be here with so many of our incredible leaders in the Latino business community. And you folks are good business people. I know that. I know that for a fact. I’ve had to compete against you […]
Sacramento, CA…Remarks as prepared for delivery. Thank you, Mark for that kind introduction, for your leadership with the CPOA, and most all for your 22 years of service in law enforcement. I also want to thank all of the other law enforcement leaders who are here today: Sheriff Bill Brown of the California State Sheriffs’ […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement on U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement that he will file suit to block California legislation: “At a time of unprecedented political turmoil, Jeff Sessions has come to California to further divide and polarize America. Jeff, these political stunts may be the norm in […]
Sacramento, CA…From Assemblyman Bigelow’s Office…”Senator Tom Berryhill and I were honored to recognize Native Sons of the Golden West on the California State Assembly Floor. The Native Sons chapters throughout the state work tirelessly to preserve California’s historical monuments, educate about our State’s history, and fund raise for their cause and charitable organizations. It was […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Holds a Joint Press Conference with the Prime Minister Stefan Löfven
Washington, DC…The USS Carl Vinson arrived in Danang, Vietnam, yesterday, becoming the first aircraft carrier to dock in the country since the Vietnam War ended in 1975. The guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain and destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer are also making the port call. The Vietnamese port was also the site of the […]
San Andreas, CA – Supervisor Michael Oliveira will be hosting a Town Hall meeting Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The meeting will be held at Independence Hall, 1445 Blagen Road. Items to be discussed will include the status of the 2017 Winter Storms Disaster Recovery Projects (Blagen Road, Canyon View Drive, Murphys […]
Washington, DC…PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu with us. They’ve been friends for a long time. We have, I would say, probably the best relationships right now with Israel that we ever had. I think we’re as close now as, maybe, ever before. […]
Murphys, CA…Vallecito Union School Board Member, local businessman and community leader Tom Pratt announced today that he has earned the support of Controller Betty Yee for his State Senate campaign. “I am pleased to endorse Tom Pratt for California State Senate, District 8. Tom’s experience as a small business owner and his service on the […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. Thank you all for being here today. I want to be here to personally tell each of you that what I [you] do today, it matters. Everyone in this room knows that our country is in the middle of the opioid crisis. And I’m so proud of the work that this administration […]
Sacramento, CA…The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) announced today its plans for this year’s control efforts for aquatic invasive plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Delta). Starting March 5, DBW will be controlling water hyacinth, American spongeplant and Uruguay water primrose along waterways entering the Stockton Deep Water Channel via mechanical harvesting. The use […]
Arnold, CA…Regarding the snowfall of the current storm in District 3 along Highway 4, preliminary reports indicated that over a period of 2 to 3 days, 3 to 5 feet of snow is expected with 7 feet in some areas. This necessitated opening the Emergency Operating Center at Station One and that the OES Director […]
Washington, DC…The following is from the meeting today where President Trump mentioned potential tariff amounts on steel and aluminium. This has been widely reported as an impetus for the Dow dropping over 400 points today…”Thank you very much everyone. We have with us the biggest steel companies in the United States. They used to be […]
Roseville, CA…The central constitutional mechanism safeguarding our liberty is the separation of powers. It is Mother’s Rule writ large. Mother has one slice of pie and two hungry sons. How does she cut the pie so that both brothers are satisfied? One slices, and the other chooses. The ambitions of one perfectly counter the ambitions […]
Washington, DC…In the week ending February 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 210,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised level. This is the lowest level for initial claims since December 6, 1969 when it was 202,000. The previous week’s level was revised down by 2,000 from 222,000 to […]
Sonora, CA…From the Sheriff…”It has been a pleasure to serve as your Sheriff for the last 12 years and to serve at this agency for the last 30 years. It is with a heavy heart that I’ve decided not to seek reelection to the Office of Sheriff of Tuolumne County. The decision not to run […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Meets with Bipartisan Members of Congress to Discuss School and Community Safety
Washington, DC…President Trump and The First Lady Attend the Arrival Ceremony in Honor of the Reverend Billy Graham
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following statement in response to today’s ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California: “We remain unwavering in our belief that the Trump Administration is ignoring laws it doesn’t like in order to resuscitate a campaign talking point of building a wall on […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is proud to announce the names of the several Calaveras County not-for-profit organizations that received the Dignity Heath Mark Twain Medical Center Community Grant for 2017. The hospital honored grant recipients at an awards luncheon in January. To date, more than $380,000 has been awarded to Calaveras organizations […]
Washington, DC…Press Briefing with Press Secretary Sarah Sanders
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors (AKA the Fab Five) are back in Action Today. The agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 2/27/2018 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Announcements This is a […]
