San Andreas, CA…Increasing capital access for California’s underinvested small businesses is what the Technical Assistance for Capital Readiness Program is all about. It is backed by $25.3 million in funding from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI is designed to spur investment to businesses with 1-9 employees, small manufacturing companies, and businesses operated by […]
Stamford, CT…Joseph Isadore Lieberman February 24, 1942 – March 27, 2024. American politician, lobbyist, and attorney who served as a United States senator from Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. Nominee for vice president of the United States in the 2000 U.S. presidential election.
Sacramento, CA… Golden Together, a Movement to Restore the California Dream, led by author and government policy advisor Steve Hilton, unveiled its second policy paper aimed at ending California’s housing shortage and ushering in a new era of housing abundance. “California’s housing crisis is manmade; with the right reforms our state can end the emergency and […]
Washington, DC…All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Just have a couple things at the top before we get going. President Biden — today, he called Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland to recognize his years of service as a leader of Ireland and of the good relationship they have developed. Having recently celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Tomorrow. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 3/26/2024 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 § 54957(b)(1): […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has confirmed that the mountain lion euthanized in a remote area near Georgetown was the same animal involved in a fatal attack earlier in the day. CDFW’s Wildlife Forensics Laboratory determined today that DNA samples collected from the scene match samples taken from the lion carcass. […]
Washington, DC…..The Justice Department launched the National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource Center (the Center) which will provide training and technical assistance to law enforcement officials, prosecutors, attorneys, judges, clinicians, victim service and social service providers, community organizations, and behavioral health professionals responsible for implementing laws designed to keep guns out of the hands […]
San Andreas, CA…The election is now certified. The final results have been posted on the Calaveras County Elections webpage. You can view by searching Calaveras County Elections and then clicking on the Election Results icon. Rebecca Turner County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of voters Calaveras County Email: rturner@calaverascounty.gov Phone: 209-754-6376 | 209-754-6377
Chandler, AZ…Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) By the way, your dad is right about unions. (Laughter.) Your dad is right: Unions built the middle class. Wall Street didn’t. Unions built the middle class. (Applause.) So, thanks, Tilden, for that introduction and — a union sheet metal worker, a proud member of the Navajo Nation. You’re going […]
Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, and Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas issued the following statements on agreeing to budget solutions worth $12 to $18 billion to address the shortfall: Governor Gavin Newsom: “Thanks to leadership in the Assembly and Senate, California is stepping up with a balanced approach that will […]
Washington, DC…Apple’s Broad-Based, Exclusionary Conduct Makes It Harder for Americans to Switch Smartphones, Undermines Innovation for Apps, Products, and Services, and Imposes Extraordinary Costs on Developers, Businesses, and Consumers. The Justice Department, joined by 16 other state and district attorneys general, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone […]
San Francisco, CA…AT&T is requesting: Approval to be relieved of its Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) obligations in certain areas of California. If approved, AT&T would no longer be required to offer landline telephone service where it is currently required to offer Basic Service in those areas. Basic Service includes nine service elements such as […]
Copperopolis, CA…The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) invites customers of Calaveras Telephone Company (Calaveras) to a remote public forum on Calaveras’ rate case. This is an opportunity for customers to voice their opinions and concerns directly to the CPUC on matters affecting their telephone service. When: March 18, 2024, 6 p.m. What: The public forum will begin […]
Washington, DC…Well, gentlemen, welcome. Great to have you back in Washington, and good seeing you all again. And, Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister, it’s an honor to welcome you to a historic anniversary. It’s kind of interesting. Twenty-five years ago today, on this very day, Poland joined NATO. And some of you may remember, I […]
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported yesterday. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.2 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose in […]
San Andreas, CA…Outdoor spaces and amenities for all ages are valuable and essential to Calaveras County. In September of 2023 Calaveras County contracted with O’Dell Engineering to create the County’s first Parks Master Plan. A Parks Master Plan provides an abundance of benefits to a community including, but not limited to; assessing current and future […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) presented Senate Bill (SB) 1028 in the Governmental Organization Committee to address the challenges rural counties in California face with limited on-sale general licenses for bona fide eating places. This legislation also aims to empower local economies and cater to the needs of both residents and tourists. Under the current […]
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All of our […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 3/12/2024 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Staff Announcements This is a time for County […]
San Andreas, CA…Results are updated! The final results will be posted by April 4, 2024, on the Calaveras County Elections webpage. You can view by searching Calaveras County Elections and then clicking on the Election Results icon. There are roughly 300 ballots to be counted. We will continue counting ballots postmarked by Election Day through […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he took action to accelerate a housing project in downtown Los Angeles that, if ultimately approved, is expected to deliver more than 1,500 new homes, office space and retail all centrally located near transit and jobs. The 10-building project is anticipated to pump $2 billion into the California economy […]
Angels Camp, CA …The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in close collaboration with the city of Angels Camp, is excited to announce a forthcoming public meeting dedicated to the Mobility Project, a key initiative aimed at addressing long-standing traffic circulation and safety concerns in the region. This invitation extends to all community members, local businesses, […]
Washington, DC…On March 7, President Biden will speak directly to the American people about the historic progress we’ve made, the work that lies ahead, and his optimism for the future. Watch the State of the Union live on @WhiteHouse and @POTUS social media or visit whitehouse.gov/sotu.
Sonora, CA…Following up with the solicitation of comments for the pending State OHV grant program, the web-based comment portal is now open through May 6, 2024. Stanislaus National Forest recreation specialists and OHV managers have completed three draft grants for consideration by the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. The grant proposals include […]
San Andreas, CA…Coming up in March for Calaveras County residents! Please do take advantage of this excellent, well-run event to assure your pets are up to date on vaccines and that they are microchipped for their safety and your peace of mind. Too many pets go missing and are never reunited with owners; our county […]
