San Andreas, CA…At this morning’s Calaveras Board Meeting on of the first items on the agenda was to select Board Chair & Vice Chair for this year. District Three Supervisor Martin Huberty was selected Chair for 2025. District Five Supervisor Ben Stopper was selected Vice-Chair. It was a 5-0 Vote on both counts. In some […]
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 County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. Including choosing the 2025 Board Chair. Full agenda is below… LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1/14/2025 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 Closed Session Agenda […]
Los Angeles, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to suspend permitting and review requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act to allow victims of the recent fires to restore their homes and businesses faster. “When the fires are extinguished, victims who have lost their homes and businesses […]
Sacramento, CA…As firefighting resources arrive from out of state to support the ongoing firefight, safety remains a priority. Recognizing that these heavy-duty vehicles endure extensive travel, sometimes arriving with worn or out-of-specification components, we are committed to ensuring their safety before deployment to the front lines. Our proactive inspections and maintenance protocols guarantee that all […]
Pacific Palisades, CA…Much of Southern California is facing “life-threatening” winds and extreme fire risk. California continues to mobilize resources and support local communities as they respond to this severe weather. As Southern California faces dangerous winds and extreme fire weather through Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom visited Pacific Palisades and met with local and state fire […]
San Andreas, CA…Board of Supervisors Special Meeting to Declare January 9, 2025 as a County Holiday, following the President’s declaration of a federal holiday and National Day of Mourning for the passing of President James Earl Carter, Jr.. Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 1/7/2025 3:00 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San […]
Washington, DC…I am taking action to protect the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea from oil and natural gas drilling and the harm it can cause. My decision reflects what coastal communities, businesses, and beachgoers have known for a long time: that drilling off these coasts could […]
Ottawa, CA….Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signaled growing turmoil within his government.
Washington, DC…President Biden named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. President Biden believes great […]
Washington, DC…Folks, I wanted you to come in because these eight men have done things that are changing not only their lives but lives of families that were able to celebrate Christmas (inaudible) but they did. They saved children. They saved people in serious distress. They jumped into freezing water. They did it all. And […]
San Andreas, Calif. – Calaveras County Public Health announced today that it has received a $143,078 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Injury Prevention Program. The program will promote safe practices for occupants, pedestrians, and bicyclists, as well as fund activities that prevent impaired driving. The grant program runs […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Newsom issued an executive order today directing state agencies to recommend potential actions to limit the harms associated with “ultra-processed foods” and food ingredients that pose a health risk to individuals. Governor Newsom says this builds on the nation-leading nutrition and health standards established in California, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. House of Representatives gavels the 119th Congress into session to hold a Speaker election, swear in members, and consider a rules package. https://www.c-span.org/event/house-pr… Download the FREE C-SPAN Now App. https://www.c-span.org/c-spanNow/
New Orleans, LA…Today, at approximately 3:15 a.m. CST, an individual drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens of others. After hitting the crowd, he exited the vehicle and fired upon local law enforcement. Law enforcement returned fire, and the subject was […]
Plains, GA…Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.), thirty-ninth president of the United States, was born October 1, 1924, in the small farming town of Plains, Georgia, and grew up in the nearby community of Archery. His father, James Earl Carter, Sr., was a farmer and businessman; his mother, Lillian Gordy Carter, a registered nurse. He […]
Sacramento, CA…According to new data from the California Energy Commission, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in California is 20 cents lower than last year and 70 cents lower than 2022 – saving Californians billions of dollars at the pump. That is still $2.08 per gallon more than the lowest price in other […]
Washington, DC…Today, President Biden announced that he is commuting the sentences of 37 individuals on federal death row. Those individuals will have their sentences reclassified from execution to life without the possibility of parole. President Biden has dedicated his career to reducing violent crime and ensuring a fair and effective justice system. He believes that […]
Washington, DC…(AP) With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but dropped President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new year. #news #live #governmentshutdown
San Andreas, CA…On Thursday, December 19, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in response to rising cases of Avian influenza A (H5N1), also known as “Bird Flu.” California is one of seven states in the United States reporting cases of the virus in both dairy cattle and humans. H5N1 was first identified in […]
Washington, DC…On Dec. 19, U.S. Central Command Forces conducted a precision airstrike targeting ISIS leader Abu Yusif aka Mahmud in the Dayr az Zawr Province, Syria resulting in two ISIS operatives killed, including Abu Yusif. This airstrike is part of CENTCOM’s ongoing commitment, along with partners in the region, to disrupt and degrade efforts by […]