Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced $3.3 billion in grant funding today to create over 5,000 residential treatment beds and more than 21,800 outpatient treatment slots for behavioral health care services and will build upon other major behavioral health initiatives in California. Administered by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the Proposition 1 Bond […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 5/13/2025 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code […]
Washington, DC…Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, May 09, 2025
Washington, DC…President Trump Signs Executive Orders, May 9, 2025
Vatican City, IT…Pope Leo XIV greets the world for the first time to grant his Urbi et Orbi blessing. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th Successor of Peter by the 133 Cardinal electors on Thursday, May 8. Source = Vatican Press Office
Washington, DC…Today, on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a historic trade deal, providing American companies unprecedented access to the UK markets while bolstering U.S. national security. This is a great deal for America. President Trump: “The deal includes billions […]
Sacramento, CA…California high-speed rail leaves Texas in the dust. What’s the main difference between California high-speed rail and Texas high-speed rail? California’s system is under construction; Texas’ has yet to break ground. California has transitioned from vision and ideas to active construction and tangible economic benefits, while the Texas project remains a dream mostly on […]
Sacramento, CA…The Federal Bureau of Investigation has concluded a national surge of resources to arrest accused child sex abuse offenders and combat child exploitation. In a coordinated effort by all 55 FBI field offices called Operation Restore Justice, 205 people were arrested nationwide. The FBI Sacramento Field Office arrested four individuals on federal charges as […]
Arnold, CA…Join California State Parks at a Town Hall meeting at Calaveras Big Trees State Park (SP) on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The community is invited to learn more about forest management at Calaveras Big Trees SP, including past and future prescribed burning. This meeting is in-person and online. To attend digitally, […]
San Andreas, CA…Wildfire resilience isn’t just a plan—it’s a commitment we make to each other. The 2025 Calaveras County Community Wildfire Protection Plan is our roadmap to a safer, stronger future. By embracing strategies like home hardening, vegetation management, and community education, we can reduce risks and protect what matters most. Here’s how you can […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, May 6, 2025
Calaveras County, CA…Drilling operations lead to extended delays on State Route 26 (SR-26) in Calaveras County near the Rich Gulch community. Starting Wednesday, Caltrans will begin extended traffic holds from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. These extended traffic holds will impact SR-26 just east of Gillhaven Drive and just west of Ponderosa Way. Traffic will […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Denny (A058194), a 4-year-old male Pit Bull weighing 64 pounds. Denny is a gentle and affectionate dog who thrives on human companionship. He has excellent leash manners and enjoys his daily walks. Calm and attentive, Denny responds well to direction, making him a delightful walking partner. He has been socialized with other […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) invites members of the media to jump into the action at the 49th Annual Capitol Frog Jump today, Tuesday, May 6. This Sacramento tradition pits lawmakers, staff, and media against each other in a spirited frog-jumping contest, with winners earning a spot in the Grand Finals at the Calaveras County […]
San Andreas, CA…Board of Supervisors Special Meeting, 5/6/2025 3:00 PM, Board of Supervisors Chambers. The full agenda on parcel fees is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 5/6/2025 3:00 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Regular Agenda […]
Washington, DC…Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a historic opportunity for illegal aliens to receive both financial and travel assistance to facilitate travel back to their home country through the CBP Home App. Any illegal alien who uses the CBP Home App to self-deport will also receive a stipend of $1,000 dollars, paid […]
Arnold, CA…Columbia College Fire & Forestry Departments will be at The BE FIRE WISE EVENT on May 3RD with a special activity for kids…so families please come…9:00-!2:00. free BBQ Lunch provided by CAL WASTE. Independence Hall 1445 Blagen Rd, White Pines, Arnold. see you there, Be prepared!!!!
San Andreas, CA…At its Special Board Meeting on April 30, 2025, the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) appointed Jeffrey Robertson to the Board of Directors, representing Division 3. Robertson fills the vacancy left by the retirement of longtime Board Member Bertha Underhill, who served from 2001 to 2009 and again from 2014 to 2025. Over […]
Arnold, CA…Columbia College Fire & Forestry Departments will be at The BE FIRE WISE EVENT on May 3RD with a special activity for kids…so families please come…9:00-!2:00. free BBQ Lunch provided by CAL WASTE. Independence Hall 1445 Blagen Rd, White Pines, Arnold. see you there, Be prepared!!!!
Washington, DC… On April 30, the United States and Ukraine signed an agreement to establish the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. In recognition of the significant financial and material support that the people of the United States have provided to the defense of Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion, this economic partnership positions our two countries […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Participates in a Cabinet Meeting, Apr. 30, 2025
Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Education announced its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections of its defaulted federal student loan portfolio on Monday, May 5th. The Department has not collected on defaulted loans since March 2020. Resuming collections protects taxpayers from shouldering the cost of federal student loans that borrowers willingly undertook […]
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025 (January, February, and March), according to the advance estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2024, real GDP increased 2.4 percent. The decrease in real GDP in the […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Participates in a Visit of the 2025 Super Bowl Champions – The Philadelphia Eagles.
San Andreas, CA…Meet Aurora (A058657), a female Rat Terrier/Parson Russell Terrier mix, about 5 months old and 15 pounds. Aurora is a playful and affectionate young pup with a bright tricolor coat and a lively spirit. She arrived at the shelter with her littermates and has been well-socialized with people, making her friendly and eager […]
Sacramento, CA…The Wildlife Resources Committee, a subcommittee of the California Fish and Game Commission, is set to consider a proposal that would place coyotes under a bag limit and seasonal hunting restrictions. The proposal, which first surfaced earlier this year, was controversial due to the lack of notice to the public when it first emerged […]
Washington, DC…Since President Donald J. Trump took office, he and his administration have ushered in the most secure border in modern American history — and he didn’t need legislation to do it. President Trump has made good on the promises he made on the campaign trail to usher in an unprecedented era of homeland security. […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Historical Society dinner speaker for March 2025 is Kelly Gerkensmeyer from CCWD. Watch this fascinating presentation of the history of the Calaveras County Water District. #calaverascounty #ccwd #ruralcounty #water
Washington, DC…Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Tom Homan Brief Members of the Media, Apr. 28, 2025
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement after California received notice from the federal government of termination of its AmeriCorps grant programs which support volunteer and service efforts. “The federal government is giving the middle finger to service. We will serve them with a lawsuit.” Governor Gavin Newsom Last week, Governor Newsom announced that as the Trump Administration […]
