Washington, DC…Well, Chancellor, welcome back to the Oval Office. Welcome back to the White House.Olaf, we’ve — there’s been a lot changing since the last year you were here. Matter of fact, if I’m not mistaken, you were here in February of 2022, and Russia was amassing its troops — 185,000 troops on the Ukrainian […]
Washington, DC…Please, all — please be seated. I have to say at the outset — and I’ve had the great honor — and we have other Medal of Honor recipients here — and that I’ve been able to give one of those medals. And we have five here. But this, Mr. Secretary, may be the […]
San Andreas, CA…A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for most of Calaveras County beginning 10AM Saturday, March 4 to 10AM Monday, March 6. The storm is expected to bring snow down to elevations of 1500 feet and is likely to cause road delays and closures. Travel during this time […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Disaster Recovery Center located in San Andreas is scheduled to close this Saturday, March 4th at 5:00PM. Until then, hours of operation will remain 9:00AM-5:00PM. A Disaster Recovery Center has opened at the Amador County Administration Center. It is located at 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642. Hours of operation […]
Baltimore, Maryland….Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Good to see you all. And it’s good — it’s good to be almost home. (Laughter.) Leader Jeffries, thank you for your partnership and your leadership. And, Pete, thanks for organizing this retreat and having me here. You know, she couldn’t be here tonight. I know Whip Katherine Clark — […]
Sacramento, CA…In addition to tax relief measures that Governor Gavin Newsom announced in January, California is also extending the state tax filing and payment due dates to October 16, 2023 for Californians impacted by the winter storms in December and January. This aligns California with the Biden Administration, which announced that the IRS extended various due […]
Washington, DC…WATCH LIVE: Attorney General Garland testifies in Senate Judiciary oversight hearing
San Andreas, CA…We are working diligently with our available resources to address as many needs throughout the County as possible. With this widespread event, our snow removal resources are spread thinner than usual. We have snow removal crews working 12-hour shifts, 24 hours a day throughout the County. Due to the large volumes of snow […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 2/28/2023 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Staff Announcements This is a time […]
San Andreas, CA…The National Weather Service has extended the winter storm warning for most of Calaveras County through Wednesday, March 1st. A blizzard warning is in effect for high elevation regions of Calaveras County and is expected to last until Wednesday. Travel during this time could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds and snow […]
East Palestine, OH…Nearly three weeks after the Ohio train derailment in East Palestine, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is visiting the Columbiana County village on Thursday. During his visit, Buttigieg is expected to “to meet with community members affected by the Norfolk Southern hazardous train derailment, receive an update on the ongoing investigation by the […]
Avery, CA…Good Morning Everyone, Our VUSD team has assessed conditions this morning and all Vallecito Union schools will be on their regular school start time today, Thursday, Feb. 23rd. The upper bus serving AMS/HFE will run the Snow Route stopping at Hwy 4 stops only today. Parking lots and sidewalks are being cleared this morning […]
San Andreas, CA…The County of Calaveras is pleased to announce that Teresa Hitchcock has agreed to become its new County Executive Officer (CEO) effective March 25, 2023. Ms. Hitchcock holds a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Political Science and Economics from California State University Bakersfield and has 22 years of public sector experience with […]
East Palestine, OH…Former President Donald Trump visits East Palestine, Ohio to donate water and supplies.
Kyiv, Ukraine…As the world prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, I am in Kyiv today to meet with President Zelenskyy and reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. When Putin launched his invasion nearly one year ago, he thought Ukraine was weak and […]
Atlanta, CA…After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention. He has the full support of his family and his medical team. The Carter family asks for privacy during this time […]
Columbia, CA…We are having a meet & greet event the 23rd of this month! Please feel free to share this flyer, and we hope to see a lot of you there! The Mother Lode Prescribed Burn Association (MLPBA) was created by a group of inspired locals who realized the importance of using fire as a […]
Washington, DC…To view the letter from the Physician to the President, visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Health-Summary-2.16.pdf or click the image below. ###
Rancho Calaveras, CA…The Jenny Lind and Valley Springs community is invited to a CCWD town hall meeting scheduled for February 16th at 5:30 located at the Rancho Calaveras Clubhouse. CCWD staff will be discussing new projects relevant to Jenny Lind Service Area customers as well as a recap of the emergency storm response during the […]
San Andreas, CA…The County of Calaveras will be temporarily closing the Maury Rasmussen Airport runway from February 21, 2023 at 7:00 am (0700) until 5:30 pm (1730) on Thursday, February 23, 2023. The County is in the process of reconditioning the airport and will be performing pavement studies for future reconstruction. Additionally, a NOTAM for […]
San Andreas, CA…Do you have children or grandchildren in middle school or up? This class is a must! Join us as we tackle this heavy topic. Youth substance abuse, ID and prevention. These 2 part series will open your eyes to what is happening in our county and how you can help prevent our children […]
Miami, FL…As part of Knight Foundation’s belief that a strong Fourth Estate is paramount to a thriving democracy, the organization has worked with Gallup to study Americans’ trust in the news media, consistently finding that their level of confidence is driven by perceptions of news organizations’ accuracy, bias and transparency. However, a new report finds […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Works Department wants to inform the public that the annual roadside weed control spraying along county roads is beginning. Roadside weed spraying is important to prevent weeds from encroaching on the edges of roads, which can obstruct driver’s views, lead to road damage, and fuel wildfires. County staff typically sprays a […]
Washington, DC…Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) yesterday released the following statement announcing she will not run for reelection in 2024 but will continue to serve out her current term in office: Feinstein with President George W. Bush and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, October 25, 2007 “I am announcing today I will not run for reelection in […]
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.5 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 6.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter was by […]
San Andreas, CA…Seeds of Kindness was formed in 1994 in Angels Camp, spearheaded by Jim & Judy Bergantz, then owners of Bergantz Nursery. A small group of local residents are working together to encourage and promote random acts of kindness throughout Calaveras County. In 1995, the Angels Camp City Council passed a proclamation that Angels […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… The Board Photo Has Not Been Updated Yet for 2023 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 2/14/2023 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 […]
Truckee, CA…Sierra Business Council administers the Sierra Nevada Energy Watch (SNEW), a program that provides local public agencies and businesses within Pacific Gas & Electric Company territory with free energy efficiency consulting services designed to cut energy costs. As energy supply costs increase, we encourage public agencies and small- and medium-sized businesses to utilize energy-efficient […]
Sonora, CA… Community Job Fair at Columbia College, Sonora CA on Wednesday, February 15th from 1 PM – 4 PM. Columbia College and Mother Lode Job Training are hosting a Community Job Fair on Wednesday, February 15 from 1pm-4pm in the Oak Pavilion. This event is open to Columbia College students, alumni, and community members. […]
Washington, DC…Earlier today, President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Trudeau on the unidentified, unmanned object in North American air space. The object was closely tracked and monitored by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over the last 24 hours and the President has been continually briefed by his national security team since the object was […]
