Juneau, AK…U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, today released the following statements after two Russian nationals landed at a beach near Gambell, located on the northwest tip of St. Lawrence Island in Alaska, and requested asylum in the United States. “We are actively engaged with federal officials and residents in Gambell to […]
Oakland, CA…To make sure customers stay safe during planned wildfire safety outages, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers new and expanded customer resources in case Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are needed this autumn. Because high winds may cause trees and debris to contact energized lines and possibly start a wildfire, PG&E may need […]
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. 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 […]
Washington, DC…As part of long-standing, ongoing efforts to be better prepared to save lives following radiological and nuclear emergencies, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is purchasing a supply of the drug Nplate from Amgen USA Inc; Nplate is approved to treat blood cell injuries that accompany acute radiation syndrome in adult and […]
Sacramento, CA…With new figures showing that California’s nation-leading utility assistance programs distributed $1.4 billion to support upwards of 2.2 million struggling households during the pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that another $1.4 billion is set to go out before the end of the year to cover overdue utility bills. The additional $1.4 billion that Governor […]
Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Local Fire Protection Committee for Measure A will host a Town Hall at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Native Sons of the Golden West Hall, 389 Main St., Murphys. The Town Hall offers a chance for voters to learn the details of Measure A, the Calaveras Local Fire Protection Tax Initiative. […]
Cape Canaveral, FL…The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Nicole Aunapu Mann, commander; Josh Cassada, pilot; and mission specialists JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Koichi Wakata, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina has safely reached orbit, and the nosecone has been opened. At 1:30 p.m., NASA will host a postlaunch news conference from NASA’s […]
Oakland, CA…More than 5 million Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) electric customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their energy bill this month. The credit was created by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as part of the state’s efforts to fight climate change. PG&E is pleased to administer the credit in a timely […]
Calaveras County, CA…(Updated…ThePineTree.net Will Stream the Event from Sequoia Woods) The Calaveras GOP is planning Candidates Forums on the dates below… Bret Harte Union High School District & Vallecito Union School District: Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Sequoia Woods Country Club, 1000 Cypress Point Dr., Arnold, CA Bret Harte & Mark Twain […]
Washington, DC…The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Kim Kardashian for touting on social media a crypto asset security offered and sold by EthereumMax without disclosing the payment she received for the promotion. Kardashian agreed to settle the charges, pay $1.26 million in penalties, disgorgement, and interest, and cooperate with the Commission’s ongoing […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Amador County Public Health and Animal Control Departments remind residents that rabies in wildlife continues to pose a risk to pets and people. In September 2022, a fox tested positive for rabies after contact with dogs in an unincorporated area outside of Plymouth. Due to contact with this fox, the dogs are on […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Calaveras County, California. As of today, HPAI had previously been confirmed in domesticated flocks in […]
Washington, DC…THE FIRST LADY: Good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE FIRST LADY: As we gather in honor of the High Holy Days, I know that all of our hearts are with those affected by the hurricanes. May — many have had to flee their homes, as you’ve seen. Temples will be shuttered on Yom Kippur. […]
Arnold, CA…(From the we should have posted this earlier dept) Please be advised that there will be a complete road closure at Arnold Byway, Arnold on Thursday, September 29, 2022. There are no designated detour routes, however traffic control personnel will allow local and emergency access as necessary. Please follow instructions provided by on site […]
Washington, DC…Jimmieka, she — please, sit down. Sit down. (Laughter.) She’s awful good, isn’t she? She was really good. Jimmieka, thank you for joining us and — for this historic Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Before I begin, though, I — speaking of health, you all have been reading and hearing about the hurricane […]
San Andreas, CA…After 28 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Calaveras County, Undersheriff Jim Macedo will be retiring on October 7, 2022. Undersheriff Macedo has either worked in, supervised, or managed every division, unit, and team in the Sheriff’s Office during his career. With the unfortunate death of Sheriff Gary Kuntz, Jim Macedo […]
San Francisco, CA…Building on California’s historic efforts to tackle the housing crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation to streamline the housing approval process in California and create thousands of good paying jobs. Governor Newsom also announced $1 billion in awards to 30 shovel-ready projects through the California Housing Accelerator – creating 2,755 new homes […]
Sacramento, CA…California’s climate has changed. We are experiencing more extreme weather – hotter temperatures, longer and more severe droughts, worsening wildfires and dangerous flash flooding. We’re seeing this not just in California, but across the entire American West. These changes mean we must continue adapting to a hotter, drier future. Without action, state officials believe […]
Washington, DC…Well, Bob, thank you — thank you very much for that introduction. Bob didn’t tell you one of the most important criteria he had to be here, in addition to being a fighter, was he had two daughters-in-law and a son who went to the University of Delaware. (Laughter.) Well, look, folks, a lot […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Dear Amador County Families and Community: On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Amador County Unified School District, I am sending this notification to provide an update regarding the current situation with the Amador High School varsity football program. On September 17, 2022, the District suspended the Amador High School varsity […]
Angels Camp, CA…Plan to attend to learn more about local candidates and measures. Sponsored by: Angels Camp Business Association Destination Angels Camp & Calaveras County Association of Realtors. #candidatesnight2022 #communityoutreach #knowledgeispower Event occurs on 09/27/2022 from 06:00 PM to .
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today! The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/27/2022 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 § […]
Washington, DC…Hello! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Oh, so friendly. Hi. Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, a couple things at the top. We would like to announce that President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Biden will host President Emmanuel Macron and Mrs. Brigitte Macron of France for a state visit to the […]
Angels Camp, CA…Plan to attend to learn more about local candidates and measures. Sponsored by: Angels Camp Business Association Destination Angels Camp & Calaveras County Association of Realtors. #candidatesnight2022 #communityoutreach #knowledgeispower
Monongahela, PA…This morning Republican House GOP leaders launched their “Commitment to America” based on the four tenets of: Fight Inflation and Lower the Cost of Living, Reduce Crime and Protect Public Safety, Make Sure Every Student Can Succeed and Give Parents a Voice, Hold Washington Accountable. The livestream replay of the press event is below. […]
Angels Camp, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will install drainage pipe systems (culverts) on State Route 49 from approximately a half-mile south of Red Hill Road to Gun Club Road near Angels Camp in Calaveras County. Culverts drain water to help prevent erosion and maintain the structural integrity of roadways. Construction is scheduled to […]
San Andreas, CA…We have all experienced the challenges of driving our local roads. They can be narrow, winding and, in some cases, one lane. Imagine how much worse those challenges would be in a fire or flood. You have the opportunity to express your concerns to the Calaveras Council of Governments, the Regional Transportation Planning […]
New York, NY…Thank you. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, my fellow leaders, in the last year, our world has experienced great upheaval: a growing crisis in food insecurity; record heat, floods, and droughts; COVID-19; inflation; and a brutal, needless war — a war chosen by one man, to be very blunt. Let us speak plainly. A […]
Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Local Fire Protection Committee for Measure A will host a Town Hall at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Native Sons of the Golden West Hall, 389 Main St., Murphys. The Town Hall offers a chance for voters to learn the details of Measure A, the Calaveras Local Fire Protection Tax Initiative. […]
Washington, DC…Recent indicators point to modest growth in spending and production. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher food and energy prices, and broader price pressures. Russia’s war against Ukraine is causing tremendous human […]
