Washington, DC…On April 11, 2025, President Donald J. Trump underwent his annual physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. I performed and supervised the comprehensive exam, which included diagnostic and laboratory testing, as well as consultations with fourteen specialty consultants, all in accordance with U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations. The President […]
Paradise, CA…California State Parks celebrated the graduation of 32 cadets on Friday, April 11. These dedicated individuals completed eight months of rigorous training and are ready to “Live the Parks Life” as State Park Peace Officers, joining the nation’s largest state park system. From the program’s start on September 3, 2024, the cadets have shown […]
Sonora, CA…After a late snow year and lingering damage to Stanislaus National Forest roads, Acting Forest Supervisor Jim Junette has issued a forest order extending the seasonal road closures for affected roads in the Mi-Wok, Summit, Groveland and Calaveras Ranger Districts, effective April 15 through May 31. Road closures have been extended pursuant to 16 […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Vinny (A058716), a male Labrador Retriever mix, 5 months, 25 pounds. Vinny is a mellow, affectionate pup with a gentle spirit and soulful eyes. He was raised alongside his two brothers and has been well socialized, making him a sweet, friendly companion who enjoys both human attention and time with other dogs. […]
Washington, DC…From the White House…”It’s cliché, yet true — the definition of insanity is repeating the same thing over and expecting a different result. The trade policies of the past several decades have failed this nation, its workers, and our communities. Twenty years ago, The New York Times Editorial Board responded to the January 2005 trade deficit of […]
Washington, DC…Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Apr. 11, 2025
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County is located in the heart of the California Foothills. It is rich in Gold Rush history, beautiful landscapes, a lifestyle that many want to be a part of, and is home to the world famous Calaveras County Frog Jump Jubilee every May. Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meetings are held on […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full aenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/8/2025 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 for County staff […]
Sacramento, CA…“Prepare your home and property! Start at the house and work your way out.” Millions of Californians will soon see that message as the state launches a new wildfire preparedness campaign to support preparation efforts for fire season. As California heads into peak wildfire season, CAL FIRE is urging residents across the state to […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom sent an appeal to the United States Department of Agriculture today appealing the abrupt and inexplicable termination of funding for California’s Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program. Since 2022, California has utilized more than $88.5 million in LFPA funding to support local farmers, strengthen the state’s food supply system, and distribute […]
Groveland, CA…Taking advantage of recent precipitation and proper fuel conditions, crews on the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District will begin broadcast burning operations on Monday, April 7, 2025 on the China Ridge Burn Units in the area of Hobron Hill. (See attached maps for China Ridge North). “Over the last week to week and […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 228,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehousing. Employment also increased in retail trade, partially reflecting the return of workers from a […]
New York, NY…Tariff Fallout Uncertainty Roils Markets Another Day. Dow Down Over 1,400
Sacramento, CA…Today, Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil announced her Wildfire Smoke and Health Outcomes Data Act (SB 223) unanimously passed out of the Senate Health Committee. SB 223 would establish a statewide database to track the health impacts of wildfire smoke. “Addressing this issue is long overdue. Wildfires are a fact of life for all Californians, but […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Participates in the Make America Wealthy Again Event.
Washington, DC…Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Apr. 1, 2025
Washington, DC…First Lady Melania Trump Delivers Remarks at the 19th International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony
Washington, DC…For the first time in decades, the United States will see fair trade as President Donald J. Trump announces tariffs to level the playing field for American workers and businesses. Despite the rhetoric from politicians and the media, studies have repeatedly shown tariffs are an effective tool for achieving economic and strategic objectives — […]
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. (a) America’s live concert and entertainment industry is the envy of the world. But it has become blighted by unscrupulous middlemen who sit at the intersection between artists […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Gage (A058423), a male German Shepherd mix, 12 weeks old. Gage may be the last of his litter to be adopted, but he’s just as lovable, playful, and ready for a forever home as the rest of his siblings. Born at the Calaveras County Animal Shelter on January 11, 2025. Gage has […]
Angels Camp, CA…On March 24, the Calaveras County Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Associate Superintendent Jared Hungerford as the interim Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Current Superintendent Karen Vail, who recently announced her retirement after 26 years of service to Calaveras County students, recommended Hungerford for the role to […]
Washington, DC…Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Mar. 26, 2025
Washington, DC…President Trump Stops by Meeting with U.S. Ambassadors
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. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 3/25/2025 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 Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), […]
Washington, DC…MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES. SUBJECT: Rescinding Security Clearances and Access to Classified Information from Specified Individuals. I have determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information: Antony Blinken, Jacob Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin […]
Truckee, CA…The 21-member Governing Council of Sierra Jobs First, a regional collaborative representing seven counties in the eastern and central Sierra in the statewide California Jobs First initiative, voted on Friday to award a total of $9M to 40 projects meeting the pre-implementation, planning-phase criteria for Catalyst funding under the initiative, and with the most […]
Washington, DC…Postmaster General Louis DeJoy “After nearly five years as America’s 75th Postmaster General, and after informing the Governors in February of my intention to retire, I have today informed the Postal Service Board of Governors that today will be my last day in this role. I believe strongly that the organization is well positioned […]
Washington, DC…President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Deliver Remarks. — PRESIDENT TRUMP: JUST WANT TO START BY SAYING WE HAD A MEETING YESTERDAY ON THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WHICH WOULD BE MOVED. WE’RE GOING TO EDUCATE THE CHILDREN IN THEIR STATES WHERE THEY CAN GET A PROPER EDUCATION. THE NUMBERS OF HORRIBLE THE […]
Washington, DC…Since 1979, the U.S. Department of Education has spent over $3 trillion with virtually nothing to show for it. Despite per-pupil spending having increased by more than 245% over that period, there has been virtually no measurable improvement in student achievement: Math and reading scores for 13-year-olds are at the lowest level in decades. […]
