Governor Newsom Makes CalRx® Naloxone Available for all Californians at $24

Governor Newsom Makes CalRx® Naloxone Available for all Californians at $24

Sacramento, CA…Governor Newsom announced that individual twin-packs of CalRx®-branded over-the-counter (OTC) naloxone HCL 4 mg nasal spray are now available to all Californians at a low price of $24 per carton – almost half the standard market price. Previously offered only to government entities and businesses in packs of 24, this new direct-to-consumer program expands […]

Stanislaus Crews to Begin Pile Burning in Cedar Ridge Area

Stanislaus Crews to Begin Pile Burning in Cedar Ridge Area

Sonora, CA…Crews with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Mi-Wok/Summit Ranger District will begin burning high-visibility piles in the Cedar Ridge area. Crews will be in the area, Monday, April 21 prepping burn units with the intention of lighting piles on Tuesday, April 22. Cedar_Ridge_Understory “We were hoping to begin broadcast burning in the area but with […]

Presidential Message on the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, 2025

Presidential Message on the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, 2025

Washington, DC…On the evening of April 18, 1775, two lanterns were illuminated from the tower of The Old North Church in Boston to alert the colonists that British forces were advancing across the Charles River. With the alert signal in place, Paul Revere, a silversmith dedicated to the cause of independence, mounted a borrowed horse […]

DOGE’s Dismantling of AmeriCorps is ‘Middle Finger to Volunteers. We will Sue’ Says Newsom

DOGE’s Dismantling of AmeriCorps is ‘Middle Finger to Volunteers. We will Sue’ Says Newsom

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that as the Trump Administration dismantles the AmeriCorps service program, California will both challenge the illegal action in court and accelerate recruitment for the California Service Corps program — already the largest service corps in the nation, surpassing the size of the Peace Corps. We’ve gone from the New Deal, the […]

100 Days after Fires: California and Los Angeles Rebuild, Recover, & Rise Together Says Newsom

100 Days after Fires: California and Los Angeles Rebuild, Recover, & Rise Together Says Newsom

Los Angeles, CA…On the 100 day milestone since the Eaton and Palisades fires ignited, California mourns the loss of those who died, the communities that were forever changed and celebrates the heroic efforts of first responders and those working tirelessly everyday to rebuild these communities stronger and more resilient. “My job is to make sure […]

California Launches Streamlined Online Permitting to Fast-Track Critical Wildfire Safety Projects

California Launches Streamlined Online Permitting to Fast-Track Critical Wildfire Safety Projects

Sacramento, CA…A new online streamlining request process cuts bureaucratic red tape and now makes it faster to get state approval to implement forest and vegetation management projects, which are critical to reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. This new process will shorten project approvals to as little as 30 days – saving a year or […]

White House Announces Federal Procurement Overhaul

White House Announces Federal Procurement Overhaul

Washington, DC…President Trump announced a first-of-its-kind overhaul of Federal procurement policy in order to increase competition and efficiency while decreasing costs. The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will conduct a sweeping review and rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). As the world’s largest buyer, spending […]

Trump Admin Asks, Where’s Chris Van Hollen’s Concern for Americans Brutalized by Illegal Immigrant Crime?

Trump Admin Asks, Where’s Chris Van Hollen’s Concern for Americans Brutalized by Illegal Immigrant Crime?

Washington, DC…Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is currently in El Salvador out of concern for an illegal immigrant MS-13 gang member and human trafficker, for whom he “won’t stop fighting until he’s home.”. The criminal illegal immigrant is already home — he’s a Salvadoran citizen. Where was the Maryland senator’s concern when one of his own constituents, […]

Senator Grove Announces Senate Transportation Committee Passage of “Leno’s Law” to Protect Classic Cars

Senator Grove Announces Senate Transportation Committee Passage of “Leno’s Law” to Protect Classic Cars

Sacramento, CA…Today, Senator Shannon Grove (R–Bakersfield) proudly announced that Senate Bill 712, also known as Leno’s Law, has passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee with bipartisan support. SB 712 removes outdated smog check requirements for classic vehicles that are 35 model years or older, ensuring these icons of California’s automotive history remain on the road and part of our cultural identity. […]

Governor Newsom Files Lawsuit to End President Trump’s Tariffs

Governor Newsom Files Lawsuit to End President Trump’s Tariffs

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging President Trump’s use of emergency powers to enact broad-sweeping tariffs that hurt states, consumers, and businesses. The lawsuit argues that President Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs through the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, creating immediate […]

President Donald J. Trump Annual Physical Exam Results

President Donald J. Trump Annual Physical Exam Results

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 […]

California State Parks Welcomes 32 New Peace Officers (Rangers and Lifeguards) at Graduation Ceremony

California State Parks Welcomes 32 New Peace Officers (Rangers and Lifeguards) at Graduation Ceremony

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 […]

Stanislaus National Forest Extends Seasonal Road Closures Through May 31

Stanislaus National Forest Extends Seasonal Road Closures Through May 31

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 […]

Meet Vinny! Make Vinny Your Vinny Today!

Meet Vinny!  Make Vinny Your Vinny Today!

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. […]

The State of Play: Why The White House Says President Trump’s Tariffs Are Necessary

The State of Play: Why The White House Says President Trump’s Tariffs Are Necessary

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 […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Meeting of 4/8/2025

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Meeting of 4/8/2025

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 […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

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 […]

With Peak Fire Season on Horizon, California Launches Statewide Wildfire Preparedness

With Peak Fire Season on Horizon, California Launches Statewide Wildfire Preparedness

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 […]

Governor Newsom Appeals End of USDA Subsidies Used to Supply Food Banks

Governor Newsom Appeals End of USDA Subsidies Used to Supply Food Banks

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 […]

Leveraging Favorable Conditions Broadcast Burning to Begin in Groveland

Leveraging Favorable Conditions Broadcast Burning to Begin in Groveland

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 […]

Job Growth Remained Strong in March Even as Shift Away from Government Jobs Begins

Job Growth Remained Strong in March Even as Shift Away from Government Jobs Begins

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 […]

Senator Alvarado-Gil Champions Effort to Protect Firefighters and Agricultural Workers.

Senator Alvarado-Gil Champions Effort to Protect Firefighters and Agricultural Workers.

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 […]