Gettysburg, PA…While it was delivered 5 years before our country officially started celebrated Decoration Day which became Memorial Day. The Gettysburg Address remains one of the most eloquent of tributes to those who gave their all that we might be free. The “Bliss Copy” of his address “Four score and seven years ago our fathers […]
Washington, DC…Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said his recent presence at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, is an example of how Americans can help bridge political gaps. Mattis told CBS reporter John Dickerson today on Face the Nation that the 900-plus new Army officers who commissioned there this week come from all […]
Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, Each month families across the country work very, very hard to balance their budgets and to make the tough choices necessary to take care of their loved ones and to give their children opportunities they never had before. This is who we are as Americans – we take pride in leaving […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) today announced that an inmate firefighter has died as the result of injuries sustained while working on a fire line in Humboldt County. The firefighter, Matthew Beck, 26, was leading a crew that was clearing brush to contain a fire in the Hoopa area. He suffered […]
Arnold, CA…Stop by the Arnold Branch Library as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary 5/23-5/28. Fun for the whole family. Scavenger Hunts, prizes, snacks, story time with a fire fighter, Patron Appreciation Day and our Giant Book Sale!!!!
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District joined many members of the Arnold community at the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday in urging the Board to purchase a temporary bridge to cross a damaged section of Blagen Road near White Pines Park. Major storm damage in January 2017 made the portion of the […]
Stockton, CA…In an effort to rebuild and maintain California’s infrastructure, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $328 million to 88 transportation projects that will alleviate traffic delays, repair aging roads and bridges and encourage bicycling and walking. This includes 41 biking and pedestrian projects throughout the state that will receive $35.8 million in allocations […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below Daily_Log_05-13-2017 Daily_Log_05-14-2017 Daily_Log_05-15-2017 Daily_Log_05-16-2017 Daily_Log_05-17-2017 Daily_Log_05-18-2017 Daily_Log_05-19-2017 Daily_Log_05-20-2017 Daily_Log_05-21-2017 Daily_Log_05-22-2017 Daily_Log_05-23-2017
San Andreas, CA…We invite you to come learn more about the plan to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety conditions in San Andreas on May 24th!
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors just voted 5-0 to move funds around enough for the county to order the temporary bridge to get White Pines Park the Moose Lodge and fully operational again. This should allow for full use for the bulk of the summer season. The final resolution varries slightly from […]
San Andreas, CA…From Calaveras County Librarian, Nancy Giddens. “Every successful venture has people who make it a success. Over the 50 years we celebrate this year, many people have worked hard to make the Arnold Branch Library a success. Although I have served as Calaveras County Librarian for just a year, it quickly became clear […]
London, UK…I have just chaired a meeting of the government’s emergency committee COBR, where we discussed the details of – and the response to – the appalling events in Manchester last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, and the families and friends of all those affected. It is now beyond doubt that […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action tomorrow and one of the items on the agenda is the repairs needed to get the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge and White Pines Park & Lake fully operational again. Adopt a Resolution to Direct the County Administrative Officer to identify funds for reimbursement […]
Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, This weekend I begin my first trip overseas as president – a trip with historic significance for the American people. I will be visiting with the leaders in many different countries to strengthen our old friendships, build new partnerships, and unite the civilized world in a fight against terrorism. In that […]
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels announces the resignation of Council Member Susan Rudolph from the Angels Camp City Council. Her resignation will be effective immediately.
New London, CT…Thank you very much. Thank you, John. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, and congratulations to the Class of 2017. Great job. And, General Kelly, I want to thank you for your leadership as the Coast Guard’s Service Secretary. You’ve really been something very, very special to us as a country, and to me […]
Washington, DC…Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein today announced the appointment of former Department of Justice official and FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III to serve as Special Counsel to oversee the previously-confirmed FBI investigation of Russian government efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election and related matters. “In my capacity as acting Attorney General, […]
San Andreas, CA…We invite you to come learn more about the plan to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety conditions in San Andreas on May 24th!
Washington, DC…A new feature we are rolling is a highlight of President Donald J. Trump’s Tweets for the last 24 hours. Like him or dislike him, we have never had such a stream of consciousness look into one of our presidents.
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent Mark Campbell received legal notice reminding him of the district’s obligation to bargain in good faith class size reduction with the Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA). Calaveras teachers are at impasse with the district over class size, specifically for transitional kindergarten to third grade. CUEA President Lorraine […]
Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) recently announced the creation of a new position to enhance the advocacy group’s governmental affairs team. Effective this week, Arthur Wylene has joined RCRC as Governmental Affairs Counsel, supporting advocacy efforts on behalf of RCRC’s 35 rural member counties. A prominent fixture in California’s rural county government, […]
Arnold, CA…Last evening the White Pines Park Committee, Members of the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge, Public Works Director Jeff Crovitz, Calaveras Supervisor Michael Oliveira, CCWD’s Bertha Underhill & others met at EPFD Station One to discuss the progress on repairing storm damage to Blagen Road that has kept the Moose Lodge closed and blocked access […]
Sonora & Groveland, CA…Stanislaus National Forest and our partners are hosting an open house for community residents Thursday, May 18 in Sonora and Tuesday, May 23 in Groveland. Come talk directly with folks who know road conditions and recreation opportunities – or challenges – as well as tree mortality and defensible space around your home. […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Gives Remarks at the 36th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
Washington, DC…Nine years ago, seven leaders of Iran’s Bahai community were arrested and convicted of espionage, insulting religious sanctities, and propaganda against the Islamic Republic for activities related solely to their belief in and practice of their faith. They were unjustly sentenced to 20 years in prison. Fariba Kamalabadi, Jamaloddin Khanjani, Afif Naeimi, Saeid Rezaie, […]
Washington, DC…A new feature we are rolling is a highlight of President Donald J. Trump’s Tweets for the last 24 hours. Like him or dislike him, we have never had such a stream of consciousness look into one of our presidents. Just a Mother’s Day Tweet & nothing on North Korea. If you click on […]
Washington, DC…WHEREAS, By a Joint Resolution approved May 8, 1914, “designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day, and for other purposes”, the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the government officials to display the United States flag on all government buildings, and the people of the United States […]
Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, Confidence in the American economy has reached levels not seen in many, many years. Unemployment fell to its lowest level in nearly ten years last month, and we created 211,000 new jobs. Our economic progress is especially good news for the millions of young Americans who, at this time of the […]
Washington, DC…A new feature we will be rolling out starting today is a summary of President Donald J. Trump’s Tweets for the last 24 hours. Like him or dislike him we have never had such a stream of consciousness look into one of our presidents. If you click on the image above it will take […]
Arnold, CA…Representatives from CalOES and FEMA met today for three and one half hours with Calaveras County regarding 2017 Storm Damage Recovery. Countywide damages are estimated near 6 Million Dollars. Public Works Director Jeff Crovitz and staff made detailed power point presentations on each damaged location. While we had been hopeful that today’s meeting would […]
