Washington, D.C…Speaker Kevin McCarthy, along with additional Members of the House Republican Conference, held a press conference after the passage of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act. At the press conference, Speaker McCarthy called on Senate Democrats and President Biden to stand with the families of victims of fentanyl poisoning, the agents that guard […]
Washington, DC…Today, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Committee Republican lawmakers held a press conference detailing evidence uncovered during the committee’s investigation into the Biden family’s influence peddling schemes. During his remarks, Chairman Comer pointed to financial records tracing at least $10 million from foreign nationals and related companies to […]
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 4.9 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter was the […]
Central Islip, NY…A 13-count indictment was unsealed today in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York charging George Anthony Devolder Santos, better known as “George Santos,” a United States Congressman representing the Third District of New York, with seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count […]
San Andreas, CA…On May 8, 2023, at its Spring Board of Directors Meeting, the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) held an election to fill four vacancies on the JPIA Executive Committee. The ACWA JPIA is a statewide partnership aimed at avoiding the high costs associated with commercial insurance. The […]
Washington, DC…Dear Mr. Speaker: I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget amendments for the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Education, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation as well as the Environmental Protection Agency and for International Assistance Programs. These amendments would not change the base discretionary budget authority […]
Washington, DC…Today, we are in a different phase of the response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic than we were in October 2021, when I issued Proclamation 10294 of October 25, 2021 (Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic). At the time, new variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 5/9/2023 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 § 54956.9(d)(2), […]
Washington, DC…Thank you, Secretary Buttigieg. Thank you all for being here. Please, sit down. As we approach Memorial Day this weekend and — Memorial Day Weekend — I’m rushing it — and a busy summer travel season, I’m here to talk about steps my administration is taking to make air travel better for all Americans. […]
Sacramento, CA…State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil sponsored Frog Jumpers from around the State to jump at the State Capitol on May 5. The Senator was joined by fellow lawmakers, members of the media, and staffers from the Assembly and State Senate. Senate District 4 is home to the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, which […]
London, UK…(BBC)..Follow every moment of a special day in British history, including the procession, the Coronation in Westminster Abbey and the appearance of the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Washington, DC…Dr. Walensky has saved lives with her steadfast and unwavering focus on the health of every American. As Director of the CDC, she led a complex organization on the frontlines of a once-in-a-generation pandemic with honesty and integrity. She marshalled our finest scientists and public health experts to turn the tide on the urgent […]
Sacramento, CA…Californians can visit CAvsHate.org or call 833-8-NO-HATE for resources and to report acts of hate. Callers can receive assistance in over 200 languages. Governor Newsom and the Legislature have invested $110 million into anti-hate programs. In response to a rise in hate crimes and at the start of Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, […]
Murphys, CA…The public is urged to use caution when recreating in and around Murphys / Angels Creek this spring and summer, due to high water flows and very cold water. With the record snowpack this year, it is anticipated that all streams and rivers in Calaveras County will be noticeably higher and colder for a […]
Washington, DC…In periods of peace and prosperity and in times of struggle and strife, countless Americans turn to prayer to seek guidance, bolster our faith, and brace our spirits when we need it most. Prayer is both a personal and communal act — composed of our most intimate thoughts and a practice observed by multitudes […]
Washington, DC…Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member and long-time whistleblower advocate Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today are demanding the FBI produce an unclassified record alleging a criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden and a foreign national. The document, an FBI-generated FD-1023 form, allegedly details an […]
Washington, DC…Again, welcome. And thank you for all — all for being here. Folks, this is something we look forward to since we’ve become President, and we appreciate you all coming. Just last week, Jill and I had a chance to host another group: the Air Force Academy football team. Now, I notice there’s only […]
Washington, DC…Economic activity expanded at a modest pace in the first quarter. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated. The U.S. banking system is sound and resilient. Tighter credit conditions for households and businesses are likely to weigh on economic activity, hiring, and inflation. […]
Mexico City, MX…President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico and U.S. Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall met in Mexico City to build on the successful migration initiative that President López Obrador and President Biden announced in January 2023. Following that meeting, the United States and Mexico are announcing a set of additional measures to […]
Sacramento, CA…Launched in 2013, CalEnviroScreen is a national model for environmental justice mapping that identifies communities bearing the heaviest pollution burdens, to date helping the state direct $6.7 billion in California climate investments to priority populations CalEnviroScreen 4.0 results map Ten years ago, California launched CalEnviroScreen, the nation’s first comprehensive environmental health screening tool that […]
Paramount, CA…California is accelerating the state’s push to achieve net-zero carbon pollution by 2045 with billions of dollars going to support communities, create green jobs, and pave the way for our clean fuel future. With unprecedented state investments supporting the state’s transition away from fossil fuels, Governor Gavin Newsom visited a renewable fuels facility in […]
Sacramento, CA…California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved world-leading regulation to phase out the sales of medium and heavy-duty combustion trucks in California by 2036 – moving the state forward on Governor Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plan to dramatically cut pollution, protect public health and accelerate the transition to clean vehicles. CARB also approved first-in-the-nation regulation to […]
Washington, D.C. – Representative Tom McClintock (R-CA) joined Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark) and U.S. Reps. Scott Peters (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and John Garamendi (D-CA) along with nearly 50 others in re-introducing the Save Our Sequoias (SOS) […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you, Tam, for that introduction — I think. (Laughter.) Let me start on a serious note. Jill, Kamala, Doug, and I, and members of our administration are here to send a message to the country and, quite frankly, to the world: The free press is a pillar — maybe the pillar — […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required May 1st in Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit has announced effective at 8:00 a.m. on May 1st, 2023 all hazard reduction burning will require a permit within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras […]
Sacramento, CA…Calaveras County’s celebrated jumping frogs hop down to Sacramento on May 4 for the traditional State Capitol Frog Jump on the west side of the Capitol grounds, beginning at noon. This jump pits lawmakers, staff and media reps against each other for bragging rights and the chance to move on to the Frog Jump […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/25/2023 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 § 54956.9(d)(2), […]
Washington, DC…Every generation has a moment where they have had to stand up for democracy. To stand up for their fundamental freedoms. I believe this is ours. That’s why I’m running for reelection as President of the United States. Join us. Let’s finish the job. JoeBiden.com
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Wednesday, April 19, 2023) 01:12 PEDESTRIAN STOP 2304190002 Officer initiated activity at Main St/Smoke St, Jamestown. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 02:44 PEDESTRIAN STOP 2304190004 Officer initiated activity at Chips Chevron, Hwy 108, Jamestown. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 03:44 […]
Washinton, DC…Today, on my orders, the United States military conducted an operation to extract U.S. Government personnel from Khartoum. I am proud of the extraordinary commitment of our Embassy staff, who performed their duties with courage and professionalism and embodied America’s friendship and connection with the people of Sudan. I am grateful for the unmatched […]
