Sacramento, CA…Almost three-quarters of investments support disadvantaged and low-income communities and households In 2022, California Climate Investments – which are funded by Cap‑and‑Trade proceeds – implemented $1.3 billion in projects throughout the state to cut pollution, create jobs, get people into ZEVs, conserve and restore land, improve public health, and more. SACRAMENTO – California has […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) is excited to announce John Osbourn will join the CCWD management team as the District’s new External Affairs Manager on May 1st. John is a familiar face and partner to CCWD. All agencies in the County, including CCWD, have benefited from John’s leadership as the County’s Director of […]
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Town Hall is April 18th at 5:30 pm at Ebbetts Pass Fire District 1037 Blagen Rd. Arnold. 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 […]
Sacramento, CA…The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled unanimously that the City of Berkeley’s ban on natural gas in buildings violates federal law, specifically the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The City of Berkeley cannot bypass federal preemption by banning the pipes instead of natural gas products themselves, according to the panel. […]
Sacramento, CA…Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) and Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency (UTOPIA) Fiber have formalized a partnership agreement to assist in the development and administration of reliable, affordable high-speed internet infrastructure in rural California. Through this partnership, GSCA seeks to further its mission to bridge the divide in internet access across its 40 rural […]
Sacramento, CA…In 2021, RCRC joined with several other organizations to help ensure passage of Assembly Bill 332 (Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, Chapter 147, Statute of 2021), a measure to allow treated wood waste to be handled using alternative management standards rather than being classified as household hazardous wastes. Subsequently, in accordance with […]
New York, NY…Defendants Accused of Creating Fake Social Media Accounts to Harass PRC Dissidents, and Working with Employees of a U.S. Telecommunications Company to Remove Dissidents from Company’s Platform. Two criminal complaints filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York were unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging 44 […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Connect received its first electric vehicle last week. The Electric Ford Transit Van seats 8, with wheelchair accommodation and a bike rack. The Calaveras Council of Governments received grant funding through the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) to purchase the van. This is the first electric vehicle purchase for Calaveras Transit […]
San Andreas, CA…Caltrans is partnering with Calaveras County and the City of Angels Camp to develop and construct gateway monument and wayfinding signs at key locations along the state highways in Calaveras County. The project is currently in the final design phase and the County is ready to share the final draft concept designs with […]
Washington, DC…I commend the rapid action taken by law enforcement to investigate and respond to the recent dissemination of classified U.S. government documents. While we are still determining the validity of those documents, I have directed our military and intelligence community to take steps to further secure and limit distribution of sensitive information, and our […]
San Andreas, CA – In a major step to provide all Californians with access to equitable learning opportunities, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that every Californian can now receive live, 24/7 online tutoring and homework help in every K-12 subject with Brainfuse HelpNow. Brainfuse has provided supplemental educational services for over twenty years, including online homework […]
Washington, DC…An indictment was unsealed today charging two Florida men for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in COVID-19 pandemic relief loans and advances from the Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. According to court documents, from March 2020 through December 2021, Carl Charles, 43, of Miramar, and his brother, […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council is Back in Action on April 18. The full agenda is below… CITY HALL CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog • Angelscamp.gov CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 18, […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new proposed federal vehicle emissions standards that will accelerate the ongoing transition to a clean vehicles future and tackle the climate crisis. The proposed standards would improve air quality for communities across the nation, especially communities that have borne the burden of polluted air. Together, these proposals […]
Washington, DC…Pentagon holds news briefing as U.S. continues to respond to classified documents leak
Belfast, Northern Ireland…Well, good afternoon, everyone. What a great — please have a seat. It’s a great honor to be here. I just told Gabrielle that — that when she’s the leading public figure in this country and I show up, to promise you won’t say, “Joe who is outside?” (Laughter.) You’ll say, “Joe Biden.” […]
San Andreas, CA…Community Survey Calaveras County Clean California Local Grant Opportunity. Help Us get a Clean California Grant…Take Our Survey by April 25th to Provide Feedback. Calaveras County Public Works needs your help in obtaining a Clean California Local Grant. Public Works would use the grant funds for projects to reduce trash and pollution and […]
Irvine, CA…A California woman was sentenced on April 7 to four years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by providing services, including financial services, to Iran and the Government of Iran, in violation of U.S. sanctions against Iran, and for structuring. […]
Washington, DC…Once again, our nation is in mourning after a senseless act of gun violence. Jill and I are praying for those killed and injured in the tragic shooting in Louisville, and for the survivors who will carry grief and trauma for the rest of their lives. We are grateful to the Louisville Metropolitan Police […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action on April 11th. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/11/2023 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 […]
Washington, DC…Bill Signed: H.J.Res. 7. On Monday, April 10, 2023, the President signed into law: H.J.Res. 7, which terminates the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. ###
Washington, DC…White House Easter Bunny enters Press Briefing Room to greet press. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, hop on out of here. Hop on out of here. (Laughs.) Q Bye! Bye Easter Bunny! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: (Laughs.) So — so for the second year in a row — Thank you, Easter Bunny. Q Thank you! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: […]
Sacramento, CA…As the Biden Administration appeals a decision by an extremist Texas judge seeking to block access to Mifepristone, a commonly used abortion pill in a two-drug regimen, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that California has secured a stockpile of Misoprostol, another abortion medication that can be taken on its own to induce a safe and […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today filed a motion to amend the state’s lawsuit against Huntington Beach in order to hold the City accountable for violating the state Housing Element Law. California originally filed the lawsuit on March 8, arguing that the city’s […]
Washington, DC…Welcome to the Easter Egg Roll. As your First Lady and as a teacher, I’ve seen again and again: Learning doesn’t only happen in the classroom. There are so many fun opportunities to learn around us every day. And that’s what we — why we wanted to celebrate our Easter Egg Roll. So we […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis announced a request for a Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration to support the salmon fishing industry as it faces a closure for the 2023 salmon season. This action follows projections that indicate California’s Chinook salmon abundance is at historic lows. Recognizing the importance of salmon to California’s commercial […]
San Andreas, CA…Pope Street, San Andreas, Road Closure: Speed Table Installation, 4/10/23 from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Please be advised that Pope Street, San Andreas will be closed to through traffic between Treat Avenue and California Street on Monday, April 10th from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Please follow designated detour route and all […]
Angels Camp, CA…Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through April 15, 2023 23-04-07 Road Report_04062023
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 […]
