Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will restore minimal public access starting Saturday, March 18, 2023. Yosemite Valley will be open from sunrise to sunset starting Saturday, with very limited services available. The only access to Yosemite Valley will be via Highway 140 and El Portal Road, with a short detour in El Portal. Hetch Hetchy will […]
Angels Camp, CA…The privately owned Utica Mine located in Angels Camp has been identified as the source of a local hydrogen sulfide release. The City of Angels Camp and other partners conducted air and water sampling in the area. Findings show a concentration ranging from 2-3 parts per million of hydrogen sulfide in the air […]
The Black Sea…Two Russian Su-27 aircraft conducted an unsafe and unprofessional intercept with a U.S. Air Force intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance unmanned MQ-9 aircraft operating within international airspace over the Black Sea on March 14, 2023. Russian Su-27s dumped fuel upon and struck the propeller of the MQ-9, causing U.S. forces to have to bring […]
Monterey Park, CA…Good afternoon. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Please have a seat, if you have one. (Laughter.) Good afternoon. Saturday, January 21st, 2023, Lunar New Year, a time to enjoy. A ballroom dance studio, a place of happiness, friendship, and belonging. People across backgrounds and generations celebrating their cultural roots and bonding through ballroom […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Town Hall This Thursday, March 16, 6-8, Virtual or In-person! Get updates on forest management plans and find out when the Park plans its 1300-acre prescribed burn in the South Grove of giant sequoias. California State Parks invites the public to attend a town hall meeting to hear about current and future […]
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…A Russian Su-27 aircraft struck a U.S. Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle’s propeller, causing U.S. forces to bring it down into international waters of the Black Sea early this morning, according to U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa in […]
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.5 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 6.0 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter was the […]
San Diego, CA…Well, please — if you have a seat, please take it. It’s an honor — honor to be here to welcome Prime Minister Albanese and Prime Minister Sunak. And it’s my honor to welcome you both to the United States as we take the next critical step in advancing the Australia, U.S., UK […]
San Andreas, CA…Beginning on or about February 23, 2023, winter storms related to an atmospheric river system struck Calaveras County, bringing damaging winds, substantial precipitation including significant snowfall at higher elevations, and flooding, and this system continues to impact the County. John K. Osbourn, Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed that a local emergency exists throughout […]
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. 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 […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 3/14/2023 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 […]
Washington, DC…Today, the Interior Department issued a Record of Decision regarding the proposed Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). The Department is substantially reducing the size of the project by denying two of the five drill sites proposed by ConocoPhillips, which is seeking to develop oil and gas leases it acquired beginning […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to enable local water agencies and other water users to capture water from the latest round of storms to recharge state groundwater supplies. The order suspends regulations and restrictions on permitting and use to enable water agencies and water users to divert flood stage water for the […]
Washington, DC…Consistent with principles of responsible public stewardship, and (1) with due consideration of the irreplaceable marine and coastal environments — including for marine mammals, other wildlife, wildlife habitat, scientific research, and Alaska Native subsistence use — of the Beaufort Sea area of the Outer Continental Shelf; (2) independently with due consideration of the vulnerability […]
Washington, DC…Good morning, everyone. Before I leave for California, I want to briefly speak about what’s happening to Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Today, thanks to the quick action of my administration over the past few days, Americans can have confidence that the banking system is safe. Your deposits will be there when you […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will remain closed through Thursday, March 16—possibly longer. A partial reopening on March 17 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast starting today, with additional storms forecast next week, all of which could result in further impacts to the park. Conditions will be evaluated on a daily basis and […]
Washington, DC — The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, and FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg: Today we are taking decisive actions to protect the U.S. economy by strengthening public confidence in our banking system. This step will ensure that the U.S. […]
San Andreas, CA…Please be advised Calaveras County Public Works has issued complete road closures of the following roads due to flooding and other road issues: Hogan Dam Road at State Route 26 (Valley Springs) Hawver Road from Jesus Maria Road to Victory Lane (San Andreas) Jesus Maria Road from Hawver Road to Whiskey Slide Road […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services and Public Works Department have added a 10th location for sandbags and sand at the Arnold Branch Library. Please limit the number of sandbags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel. Murphys Fire Station, 37 Jones St. Vista Del Lago Cul-de-sac near Valley […]
Washington, DC…Hearing on the Weaponization of the Federal Government
Washington, DC…Silicon Valley Bank, Santa Clara, California, was closed today by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect insured depositors, the FDIC created the Deposit Insurance National Bank of Santa Clara (DINB). At the time of closing, the FDIC as receiver immediately […]
Washington, DC…From the White House…”Budget Details Plan to Invest in America, Lower Costs and Cut Taxes for Working Families, and Protect and Strengthen Medicare and Social Security. President Biden has long believed that we need to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out, not the top down. Over the past two years, […]
Washington, DC…(CSPAN)..Emotional testimony from Sgt. Vargas-Andrews on suicide bombing outside of Kabul airport: “I opened my eyes to marines dead or unconscious lying around me…The withdrawal was a catastrophe in my opinion. There was an inexcusable lack of accountability. and negligence.”
Stockton, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) strongly recommends motorists avoid travel as much as possible until an incoming atmospheric river weather event subsides. The National Weather Service forecasts over the next 5-7 days: • Lingering mountain/foothill snow showers today. • A warmer wet weather system Thursday afternoon into early next week with higher snow […]
San Andreas, CA….Pending Storm Preparation Activity: With continued inclement weather expected through March 2023 in much of California, the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services is working with local and state government partners to coordinate any necessary response and provide resources to ensure that residents stay safe. Calaveras County has Sandbags and Sand Available for […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will remain closed through Sunday, March 12—possibly longer. Reopening on March 13 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast at the end of the week that could result in further impacts to the park. Conditions will be evaluated on a daily basis and the park will provide an update […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom met with emergency response officials on March 5th at the State Operations Center and received an update on winter storms and the state’s work to support disaster response and relief efforts. Last week, the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency and activated the California Guard and State Operations Center to bring […]
Washington, DC…Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies on monetary policy in Senate hearing
Selma, Alabama…Hello, hello, hello! Please. Oh, you see all those folks out there. Hey, everybody. How are you? (Applause.) Selma is here! Well, before I be- — please, have a seat, if you have one. I once said that, “Have a seat if you have one,” and the press said, “They don’t have seats. He […]
