San Andreas, CA…At 11AM this morning Calaveras County and the City of Angels Camp determined it was necessary to maintain the Emergency Operations Center at a Level 2 response due to continued concerns of flooding from upcoming storms. At 2PM on December 31, 2022, the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services proclaimed a Local State […]
San Andreas, CA…At 10AM this morning Calaveras County and the City of Angels Camp activated the Emergency Operations Center at Level 2 due to countywide flooding. Hard road closures are located at: HWY 4 @ Bonanza Mine in Murphys; Hogan Dam Rd. @ HWY 26; and White Rd. @ HWY 26, Murphys Grade near La […]
Washington, DC…The Ways and Means Committee voted to publicly release the Committee’s investigation of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Mandatory Audit Program under the prior administration. The Committee’s investigation found the mandatory program was dormant, at best, with only one audit opened while the former President was in office, and none have been completed. Excerpts […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has granted 10 pardons. The California Constitution gives the Governor the authority to grant pardons. The Governor regards clemency as an important part of the criminal justice system that can incentivize accountability and rehabilitation and increase public safety by removing counterproductive barriers to successful reentry. A pardon may […]
Washington, DC…”The application for stay pending certiorari presented to THE CHIEF JUSTICE and by him referred to the Court is granted. The November 15, 2022 order of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, case No. 1:21– cv–00100, is hereby stayed. Applicants suggested this Court treat the application as a petition for […]
San Andreas, CA…Our Public Works snow removal staff works diligently throughout the winter season to clear snow and perform ice-scraping activities throughout the high country. Public Works has received several reports regarding icy roadways. Please be aware of the following information related to travel during snowy and icy conditions: Vehicles are required to have tire […]
Washington, D.C….Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter on behalf of the bipartisan Congressional leadership to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine inviting him to address a Joint Meeting of Congress on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. The invitation comes as Ukraine continues to fight back against Russia’s illegal, unprovoked invasion. “In the face of Putin’s horrific […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Humboldt County to support the emergency response to today’s 6.4 magnitude earthquake near the City of Ferndale. The earthquake has resulted in two fatalities and injured multiple people, caused power outages and damaged roads, bridges, buildings and critical infrastructure including water lines and gas lines. […]
Washington, DC…Happy Hanukkah, and welcome to the White House! It’s wonderful to see so many friends and familiar faces. And we’re excited to celebrate Hanukkah together. All around you are decorations inspired by you, “We the People.” They’re the first words of our Constitution and the heart and soul of our nation. We may celebrate […]
Washington, DC…All right. I heard a “oh, wow.” I’m not even going to ask why. (Laughter.) All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. I just have one — one thing at the top for all of you. First, I want to — to wish a Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. This evening, the […]
Sacramento, CA…Working to ensure the safety of Californians in the aftermath of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Humboldt County, Governor Gavin Newsom today activated the State Operations Center to coordinate the ongoing emergency response with local and tribal governments and provide any needed resources, including shelter, food and water, and aid in damage assessments of […]
Sacramento, CA…On December 7th, RCRC’s Board of Directors elected two new members to the 2023 Executive Committee, during the organization’s last meeting of 2022. In this meeting, RCRC’s Board of Directors elected Supervisor Geri Byrne from Modoc County to serve as RCRC’s Second Vice Chair and Supervisor Matt Kingsley, from Inyo County, to serve as […]
Washington, DC…The first criminal statute we invoke for referral is Title 18 Section 1512(c). We believe that the evidence assembled throughout our hearings warrants a criminal referral of former President Donald J. Trump, John Eastman, and others for violations of this statute.
Washington, DC…Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, which sets a bold but achievable goal to reduce homelessness 25 percent by 2025. The plan is the most ambitious effort by any administration to prevent people from becoming homeless, address inequities that disproportionately impact underserved communities, including people […]
Arnold, CA…Officials from the State of California, USDA Forest Service (Forest Service), National Parks Service (NPS), Tule River Indian Tribe of California and Save the Redwoods League – all members of the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition – announced today that they have made significant progress to restore the giant sequoia range and help protect it from […]
Dorrington, CA…Road Closure – Tree Work Karock Road, Dorrington, 12/22/22 – 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please be advised that there will be a complete road closure at 1990 Karock Road, Dorrington on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Please follow designated detour route and follow instructions provided by on site personnel. If you have any questions […]
Sacramento, CA…CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal this week will begin a public comment period for the regulatory adoption process to update the existing map that captures Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ), which is a comprehensive map that ranks California’s State Responsibility Area (SRA)—or rural, unincorporated areas—based on the likelihood different areas […]
San Andreas, CA…Tuesday was an end of a era as Merita Callaway retired from the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors as one of the longest serving County Supervisors in California. Not only was she given the gavel to run her last meeting you could tell the other supervisors knew the significance of the day. In […]
Columbia, CA…The Columbia College Fire Academy is happy to announce that 29 successful students have earned graduation and Certificates of Completion from the Fire Technology Program. Students who completed Firefighter 1 and 2 will be awarded their certificates on December 15, 2022 in the Oak Pavilion at 6pm. Certificates are awarded upon students’ successful completion […]
Washington, DC…With three simple words — “We the People” — the United States Constitution set in motion the most extraordinary experiment in self-governance that the world has ever known. The Bill of Rights made this possible, ensuring ratification by every State then in our new Nation. On Bill of Rights Day, we celebrate the fundamental […]
Sacramento, CA…California today approved a plan for nearly $3 billion in funding for 90,000 new electric vehicle chargers in the state, accelerating the state’s transition to clean transportation. The California Energy Commission (CEC) today approved a record $2.9 billion clean transportation investment plan – a 30x increase in funding from 2019 levels. The funding will […]
Sonora, CA…Seasonal closures of some National Forest System roads and trails that are designated for motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 212.51 begin on December 15 and will remain in effect through April 14, 2023. The free Stanislaus National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map, or MVUM, indicates which National Forest […]
Amador & Tuolumne Counties, CA…ATCAA Seeking Director of Finance! Details are below…
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 […]
Mariposa, CA…District 10 has been hard at work clearing roads after last week’s winter storms blasted the Sierra. But their work is never done. This morning in #MariposaCounty, a rockslide closed one lane of State Route 140 at Foresta Road, seen here. Our crews made short work of the rocks, however, pavement repairs currently are […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: We are very thrilled to have our National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, with us today, who is going to give a preview of the African Leaders Summit that is happening later this week. With that, Jake, this podium is yours. MR. SULLIVAN: Thanks, Karine. And good […]
California & Mexico Border…Governor Gavin Newsom today visited the California-Mexico border just a week ahead of the anticipated lifting of Title 42. Governor Newsom toured a testing, vaccination, and resource center in California and was joined by the Governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Avila-Olmeda, to visit a migrant shelter in Mexicali. Today is […]
Mariposa, CA…At its December 9 quarterly meeting in Mariposa, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Governing Board approved just over $10 million in Watershed Improvement Program (WIP) grants to vibrant recreation and tourism and strategic land conservation projects. The funds were awarded to 20 different projects throughout the Sierra Nevada and California’s Cascades. “The projects our board […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. Merita Callaway to be Honored. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 12/13/2022 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. […]
Washington, DC…Today is an important day for justice. Following an intensive diplomatic effort, Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir al-Marimi is in U.S. custody to face trial for his alleged role in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. The bombing resulted in the deaths of 270 people nearly 34 years ago on December 21, 1988. […]
