Washington, DC…I congratulate Finland on becoming the 31st Member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on the day of the Alliance’s 74th anniversary. Finland is a proud democracy whose highly capable military will greatly strengthen NATO. Its decision to join the Alliance reflects the appeal of NATO’s democratic values, as well as NATO’s vital role […]
Washington, DC…Today, I am proud to welcome Finland as NATO’s 31st Ally. Seventy-four years ago today—as the United States and 11 other nations came together to form the North Atlantic Treaty Organization—President Truman said, “if there is anything inevitable in the future, it is the will of the people of the world for freedom and […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to further support the state’s all-of-government emergency response and recovery efforts amid severe storm impacts throughout California. “This declaration brings in more vital resources as we continue to work in lockstep with local, state and federal partners to […]
Sacramento, CA…State Parks, Dept. of Water Resources and CAL FIRE urge the public to take extra precautions as snowmelt increases. With this season’s statewide snowpack at 237% of average as of April 3, California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the California Department of Forestry and […]
Phillips Station, CA…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the fourth snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 126.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 54 inches, which is 221 percent of average for this location on April 3. The snow water equivalent measures the amount […]
Washington, DC…It is shameful that so soon after another tragic school shooting, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a permitless concealed carry bill behind closed doors, which eliminates the need to get a license to carry a concealed weapon. This is the opposite of commonsense gun safety. The people of Florida — who have […]
Sacramento, CA…The decision by the U.S. EPA allows California to be the world’s first government to require zero-emission trucks and paves the way for clean trucks and buses across the globe. California will require truck manufacturers to accelerate their sales of zero emission vehicles, setting increasing ZEV manufacturing standards starting from 2024 through 2035 that […]
Washington, DC…The legitimacy of our government rests on a universal consensus that our justice system is scrupulously impartial, politically neutral and completely even-handed. The indictment of a former President of the United States and a leading candidate again for that office, on novel and legally spurious grounds, by a prosecutor who has made no secret […]
Palm Beach, FL…”This is Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history. From the time I came down the golden escalator at Trump Tower, and even before I was sworn in as your President of the United States, the Radical Left Democrats – the enemy of the hard-working men and women of […]
Washington, DC…Last night, we lost nine servicemembers in an accident during a routine training mission in Kentucky. My heart goes out to the families of these servicemembers and to the members of the 101st Airborne Division who bravely and proudly serve our country each and every day. I’m saddened by this tragic loss, and I […]
Washington, DC…We are deeply concerned by the troubling reports that Evan Gershkovich, an American citizen, has been detained in Russia. Last night, White House and State Department Officials spoke with Mr. Gershkovich’s employer, the Wall Street Journal. The Administration has also been in contact with his family. Furthermore, the State Department has been in direct […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the availability of approximately $736 million in Homekey funding for local governments to build or purchase housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. To date, Homekey has created 12,774 permanent and interim homes through 210 projects across the state. This additional Homekey investment provides an opportunity to extend and scale up […]
Sacramento, CA…Surrounded by legislators and community leaders in the rotunda of the California State Capitol, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to implement the strongest state-level oversight and accountability measures on Big Oil in the nation – bringing transparency to California’s oil and gas industry, shining new light on the corporations that have for decades operated […]
Durham, North Carolina…Hello, everyone. How are ya? (Applause.) Well, it’s great to be here. Before I begin to talk about the whole notion of rebuilding America, I want to talk very briefly about what happened in Nashville. You know, we know the names of the victims. We’ve seen the initial footage of the attack. Three […]
Sacramento, CA…As California continues to deploy personnel and resources to protect communities and support recovery efforts amid ongoing severe storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the emergency response and recovery in the counties of Calaveras, Kern, Los Angeles, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare, and Tuolumne. To […]
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Town Hall Meeting-Tuesday March 28th at 5:30 p.m. CCWD will be hosting a community town hall meeting for the Ebbetts Pass Community. CCWD staff will be present to discuss projects occurring in the area. Refreshments will be included. If you are unable to attend the Town Hall Meeting in person, you can […]
Washington, DC…Thank you. My name is Joe Biden. (Laughter.) I’m Dr. Jill Biden’s husband. (Laughter.) And I eat Jeni’s Ice Cream, chocolate chip. (Laughter.) I came down because I heard there was chocolate chip ice cream. (Laughter.) By the way, I have a whole refrigerator full upstairs. (Laughter.) You think I’m kidding, I’m not. Ben, […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Supervisors Back in Action Today with a Full Agenda. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 3/28/2023 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 § […]
Ottawa, CA…PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU: (As interpreted.) Good afternoon, everyone. (In English.) It is a real pleasure to welcome my friend President Biden, Joe, to Canada this week. We had the opportunity to discuss the progress made under the February 2021 Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership, a plan our countries put forward a month after […]
Washington, DC…Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you, Teresa. What a — what a lovely introduction. You have such grace and calm and charm. I said on the way out — I said, “If it gets confusing, just say, ‘Here’s Joe.’” (Laughter.) She said, “I think I’ll be okay.” Look, 13 years ago today, […]
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. The Calaveras County Planning Commission meetings are held on […]
Washington, DC…The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee (established 1795) in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee. The Energy and Commerce Committee is at the forefront of all issues and policies powering America’s economy, including our global competitive edge […]
Washington, DC…Hi. Good afternoon, everybody. Before I turn it over to my NSC colleague here, I want to say one thing at the top. We have grave concerns with the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act — AHA — by the Parliament of Uganda yesterday and increasing violence targeting LGBTQI+ persons. If the AHA is signed […]
Washington, DC…Recent indicators point to modest growth in spending and production. Job gains have picked up in recent months and are running at a robust pace; the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated. The U.S. banking system is sound and resilient. Recent developments are likely to result in tighter credit conditions for households […]
San Diego, CA…Following a visit to the San Ysidro Port of Entry, Governor Gavin Newsom released his administration’s Master Plan for Tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis. Recognizing the opioid and fentanyl crisis as a multifaceted public health and public safety issue, Governor Newsom’s Master Plan provides a comprehensive approach to save lives. The Master […]
Sacramento, CA…Last week in Sacramento, Governor Gavin Newsom joined state and local leaders, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, advocates and other partners to announce the release of $1 billion in Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Round 4 funding to support communities across the state stepping up their work to reduce homelessness. Last year, Governor […]
Toronto, Canada…In less than a month, researchers have used AlphaFold, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered protein structure database, to design and synthesize a potential drug to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of primary liver cancer. The researchers successfully applied AlphaFold to an end-to-end AI-powered drug discovery platform called Pharma.AI. That included a biocomputational […]
Sonora, CA…As previously reported on the Tuolumne County Fire Department social media pages, firefighters from CAL FIRE/Tuolumne County Fire Department rescued two residents in two separate fires within four days early this month in Tuolumne County. On Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, firefighters responded to a 6,700-square-foot residential structure fire on Hess Avenue in east Sonora, […]
San Andreas, CA…Yesterday, resources were out in the community monitoring damaged areas including Barney Way in West Point. No new damage was reported. Today, resources will continue to monitor, and the shelters in West Point and Mokelumne Hill remain open. Today’s weather forecast calls for clouds, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. Tomorrow calls for showers […]
West Point, CA…Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation warning to approximately 34 homes in the Middle Fork of the Mokelumne River area in West Point due to a potential debris slide. Residents that live in the area of Barney Way should be prepared in the event that an evacuation order is given. Although […]
