President Trump and Vice President JD Vance Deliver Remarks on Veterans Day
Arlington, VA…President Trump and Vice President JD Vance Deliver Remarks on Veterans Day
Trump Not Happy with Traffic Controllers Who are Taking Time Off!
Washington, DC…All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially “docked.” For those Air Traffic Controllers who were GREAT PATRIOTS, and didn’t take ANY TIME OFF for the “Democrat Shutdown Hoax,” I will be recommending a BONUS of $10,000 per person for distinguished service to our Country. For […]
Governor Newsom Says He “Fights for Californians’ Food Benefits while Trump Basically Says “THE POOR MUST STARVE!”
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with other states, today submitted an amicus brief in the First Circuit Court of Appeals to defend California families’ continued access to SNAP food benefits. This follows a win yesterday, where a court ordered the Trump administration to immediately issue 100% of funding for 5.5 […]
Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement
San Francisco, CA…Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement Thank you, San Francisco. pic.twitter.com/OP8ubeFzR6 — Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) November 6, 2025
Prop 50 Cruises to Victory
Sacramento, CA…The States Congressional districts to be scrambled to ensure Democrats can gain up to 5 more congressional districts with the win. There is still some uncertainty if it will pass court muster but a clear win for Newsom as he edges towards declaring his official Presidential run. Prop 50 Congressional Redistricting Yes, 5,154,529 63.8% […]
Calaveras Deputies and First Responders Dispatched to an Airplane vs Rock Collision
San Andreas, CA…On November 3, 2025, at about 12:50 P.M., the Calaveras County Dispatch Center received reports that a single engine airplane had left the side of the runway into a field, causing injury to the pilot. Upon arrival, deputies and first responders located the airplane on its roof and immediately began administering first aid […]
Attorney General Bonta Secures Appellate Decision Striking Down Huntington Beach’s Voter ID Law
Oakland, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to the California Fourth District Court of Appeal’s decision holding that Huntington Beach’s voter identification (voter ID) law, Measure A, is unlawful and preempted by state law, reversing a lower court decision issued on April 7, 2025. Today’s decision orders the lower court to […]
Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Meeting of 10/28/2025
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County is located in the heart of the California Foothills. It is rich in Gold Rush history, beautiful landscapes, a lifestyle that many want to be a part of, and is home to the world famous Calaveras County Frog Jump Jubilee every May. Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meetings are held on […]
Fed Lowers Interest Rates Again
Washington, DC…Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Job gains have slowed this year, and the unemployment rate has edged up but remained low through August; more recent indicators are consistent with these developments. Inflation has moved up since earlier in the year and remains somewhat elevated. The Committee […]
Calaveras County Cold Case Task Force 4th Annual Dinner Update
Murphys, CA…It’s almost here! Don’t miss your chance to support the Cold Case Task Force and its mission. As we approach the end of October, seats are filling up fast for the Calaveras County Cold Case Task Force Annual Fundraising Dinner at Ironstone Vineyards on November 8th! Your support means so much. Whether you join […]
Governor Newsom Celebrates CAL FIRE’s First Graduation at Atwater Training Center
Atwater, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced the first graduating class of Company Officers at CAL FIRE’s new Atwater Training Center, marking a major step forward in the state’s continued investment in firefighter training and wildfire preparedness. Thirty-eight firefighters graduated from the rigorous Company Officer Academy, earning promotion to Company Officer – CAL FIRE’s frontline leaders in […]
Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Agenda for Oct 28, 2025
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action on October 28th. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/28/2025 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 Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code […]
(Update….Called Off Too Wet to Ignite) California State Parks and CAL FIRE Conducting Calaveras Big Trees State Park South Grove Prescribed Burn Today
Arnold, CA…Update 10:55am: Just after I sent the previous update, the prescribed burn planned for today was called off after the test burn period. The burn unit is just too wet to ignite. Crews need to delay prescribed burning and look to possibly reschedule to next week. Crews are conducting a 25-acre prescribed burn (Trailhead Unit) in […]
Newsom Says..”Trump Shutdown Could Soon Halt Food Support for Millions in California”
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that President Trump’s federal government shutdown will likely delay food benefits for millions of Californians who rely on CalFresh cards to feed themselves and their families. If President Trump and Congress do not reopen the federal government by October 23, or take action to fund benefits, CalFresh benefits will […]
Gavin Newsom Closes Interstate During Live Fire Demonstration at Camp Pendleton
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement on ensuring public safety during a live fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton, after the federal government early Saturday confirmed with state and local authorities the event would occur: “The President is putting his ego over responsibility with this disregard for public safety. Firing live rounds over a busy […]
Public Comment Period Extended for Renewal of Election Administration Plan
Sacramento, CA…The draft 2025 Renewal Election Administration Plan (EAP) is currently open for public review. The date for submitting public comment has been extended to Friday, October 31, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The draft plan is available for review in the lobby of the Calaveras County Elections Office, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, Building D, San Andreas, and […]
The Big Annual IHC Quilt Show at Frogtown!
Angels Camp, CA…The Independence Hall Quilters are back with their stunning Annual Quilt Show! Come see incredible handmade quilts, celebrate artistry, and get inspired by creativity from October 17–19, 2025 at Frogtown. 📅 Dates: October 17–19, 2025 📍 Location: Frogtown 🎟 Admission: $10 for all three days | Kids 15 & under FREE Bring your […]
President Trump Commutes Former Congressman George Santos’s Sentence
Washington, DC…”George Santos was somewhat of a “rogue,” but there are many rogues throughout our Country that aren’t forced to serve seven years in prison. I started to think about George when the subject of Democrat Senator Richard “Da Nang Dick” Blumenthal came up again. As everyone remembers, “Da Nang” stated for almost twenty years […]
President Proclaims National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk
Washington, DC…On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 10, 2025, pure evil struck when the legendary Charlie Kirk was assassinated in broad daylight in a campus courtyard, triggering a groundswell of righteous fury all across our land. Today, our Nation honors the immortal memory of Charlie — a father, a husband, a Christian martyr, and a […]
Newsome Approves Grants to “Protect” over 40K acres of Agricultural Land & Returns 11k Acres to Native Americans
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that more than $128 million in Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program grants have been approved to permanently protect more than 40,000 acres of croplands and rangelands across 24 counties, returning more than 11,000 acres to California Native American tribes, securing farmland for military veterans, and benefiting low-income communities. Land protection […]
California’s Rural Wine Industry Faces Collapse Amid Legislative Inaction
Sacramento, CA…California’s Sierra Foothills and Central Valley wine regions—encompassing El Dorado, Amador, Fair Play AVA, Placer, Calaveras, Tuolumne, and the Central Valley—are in a crisis. Plummeting production, unharvested crops, winery closures, and declining revenue threaten these rural economies, driven by oversupply, shifting consumer habits, and environmental challenges. Yet, the California Senate Select Committee on Wine […]
Stanislaus National Forest to Begin Forest Wide Pile Burning on Over 60,000 Piles
Sonora, CA…Fire managers on the Stanislaus National Forest will begin pile burning operations across the forest, as soon as this week, to reduce the more than 60,000 piles across the landscape. “We’ll focus the majority of our work near communities and homes to reduce the number of piles within that wildland urban interface,” said Forest […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James Charged in Fraud Case
Washington, DC…(AP) — New York Attorney General Letitia James was charged Thursday as part of a mortgage fraud investigation aggressively pushed by the Trump administration, becoming the latest foe of the president to be prosecuted by his Justice Department. James, who infuriated President Donald Trump by suing him and his company for fraud in a […]
Governor Newsom to Sue, on Trump’s “breathtaking abuse of power” with Guard Deployment to Oregon
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration deploying 300 California National Guard personnel into Portland, Oregon, after a federal district court blocked the attempted federalization of Oregon’s National Guard: In response to a federal court order that blocked his attempt to federalize the Oregon National Guard, President Trump […]
Put Yeezy’s Smile in Your Life Today!
San Andreas, CA…Meet Yeezy (A057846), a neutered male Pit Bull mix, about 1.5 years and 71 pounds. Yeezy is a gentle, affectionate young dog with a big heart. Volunteers often laugh when he tries to climb into their laps—all 70+ pounds of him—because he just wants to be close. He thrives on attention, soaking up […]
On the Censure of Ilhan Omar ~ Rep. Tom McClintock
Washington, DC…On the Censure of Ilhan Omar, Remarks by Rep. Tom McClintock, House Floor. Mr. Speaker: Freedom of speech is the beating heart of a democracy. It is the entire reason this building exists – to talk out our differences. Free societies do not fear free speech – even when that speech is hateful, malignant […]
Attorney General Bondi, Director Patel Statements on Indictment of Former FBI Director James Comey
Washington, DC…Today, a federal grand jury has charged former FBI Director James Comey with serious crimes related to the disclosure of sensitive information. The indictment alleges that Comey obstructed a congressional investigation into the disclosure of sensitive information in violation of 18 USC 1505. The indictment also alleges that Comey made a false statement in […]
California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Arnold, CA…California State Parks, with assistance from CAL FIRE, plans to conduct prescribed burns in Calaveras Big Trees State Park as soon as Monday, Oct. 13. There are three separate treatments planned covering approximately 720 acres in the South Grove area and an additional 105 acres near West Moran. All burning depends on weather and […]
U.S. Secret Service Dismantles Imminent Telecommunications Threat in New York Area
New York, NY…The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a network of electronic devices located throughout the New York tristate area that were used to conduct multiple telecommunications-related threats directed towards senior U.S. government officials, which represented an imminent threat to the agency’s protective operations. This protective intelligence investigation led to the discovery of more than 300 […]
President Trump Delivers Remarks to the United Nations General Assembly
New York, NY…President Trump Delivers Remarks to the United Nations General Assembly