(Update)…Person Killed Was Not Wanted Suspect Who Was Alien Wanted for Violent Assault

(Update)…Person Killed Was Not Wanted Suspect Who Was Alien Wanted for Violent Assault

Minneapolis, MN…At 9:05 AM CT, as DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault, an individual approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun. WATCH: @ICEgov and @CBP hold joint press conference to update on immigration enforcement operations currently underway. https://t.co/TlY1MMzYau […]

Trump Ratifies Board of Peace in Historic Ceremony, Opening Path to Hope and Dignity for Gazans

Trump Ratifies Board of Peace in Historic Ceremony, Opening Path to Hope and Dignity for Gazans

Davos, Switzerland…Today, in an historic ceremony in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald J. Trump formally ratified the Charter of the Board of Peace — establishing it as an official international organization. President Trump, who is serving as the Board’s Chairman, was joined by Founding Members representing countries around the world who have committed to building a […]

Conversation with Gavin Newsom, Governor of California | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Conversation with Gavin Newsom, Governor of California | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Davos, Switzerland….A conversation with the Governor of the State of California, Gavin Newsom. Speakers: Ben Smith, Gavin Newsom. The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability. This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major […]

Framework for Greenland & Arctic Region Deal in Place Says Trump

Framework for Greenland & Arctic Region Deal in Place Says Trump

Davos, Switzerland…”Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region. This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and […]

Calaveras Candidate Filing Period – June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election

Calaveras Candidate Filing Period – June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election

San Andreas, CA…Candidate Filing Period – June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election Local Offices up for Election: County Supervisor – District 3, County Supervisor – District 5, County Superintendent of Schools, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, County Clerk-Recorder, Treasurer-Tax Collector, Superior Court Judge, Office One, Superior Court Judge, Office Two Signatures-in-Lieu of Filing Fees: Candidates for offices […]

Angels Camp Awards Habitat for Humanity $240,000 for Eureka Oaks Homes ~ Habitat for Humanity

Angels Camp Awards Habitat for Humanity $240,000 for Eureka Oaks Homes ~ Habitat for Humanity

Angels Camp, CA..So proud to share that Habitat for Humanity Calaveras has been awarded $240,000 from the City of Angels Camp toward home builds at Eureka Oaks! The City has been an incredible partner, and we’re excited to continue building more affordable housing across Calaveras County. Huge thanks to our new Mayor Caroline Schirato, the […]

Newsom Says Europe’s Response to Trump is Pathetic

Newsom Says Europe’s Response to Trump is Pathetic

Davos, Switzerland…(AP)..California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed Europe’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed Europe’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Newsom told Europeans to […]

Barbara Ann, You’ll be Singing Bar, Bar, Barbara Ann if You Bring Her Home Today!

Barbara Ann, You’ll be Singing Bar, Bar, Barbara Ann if You Bring Her Home Today!

San Andreas, CA…Barbara Ann: female German Shepherd mix, 1 1/2 years old, 38 pounds. Barbara Ann is a young German Shepherd mix who has been steadily gaining confidence and showing her sweet, affectionate nature during her time at Calaveras County Animal Services. Found straying along Gold Strike Road in San Andreas, she arrived a bit […]

The Story of America: Crossing the Delaware

The Story of America: Crossing the Delaware

Washington, DC…The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing […]

Governor Newsom Announces New Investments for More Homeless Shelter & Services

Governor Newsom Announces New Investments for More Homeless Shelter & Services

San Francisco, CA…As the Trump administration attacks public programs and seeks to slash funding for homelessness, Governor Gavin Newsom continues to advance effective programs that have led to California’s recent 9% reduction in unsheltered homelessness. Today, the Governor announced new state support for local communities with more than $419 million for San Francisco, Los Angeles […]

Standing-Room-Only Crowd at Community Meeting on Arnold Rim Trail Improvements and $500,000 SNC Grant Opportunity

Standing-Room-Only Crowd at Community Meeting on Arnold Rim Trail Improvements and $500,000 SNC Grant Opportunity

Arnold, CA…The Arnold Rim Trail Association (ARTA) drew a standing-room-only crowd of 77 residents to a community update meeting at Lakemont Lodge, more than doubling expected attendance and underscoring strong local support for planned improvements to the Arnold Rim Trail system. “We expected a good turnout, but the response exceeded our expectations,” said Greg Novacek, […]

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Community Meetings (First One is Tonight)!

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Community Meetings (First One is Tonight)!

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County is developing a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) to improve roadway safety. The CSAP will provide a plan for reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The CSAP will include strategies to improve safety as well as a framework for implementing the strategies. Join us at one of five District community meetings […]

President Trump on Tariffs & Upcoming Supreme Court Decision

President Trump on Tariffs & Upcoming Supreme Court Decision

Washington, DC…The actual numbers that we would have to pay back if, for any reason, the Supreme Court were to rule against the United States of America on Tariffs, would be many Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and that doesn’t include the amount of “payback” that Countries and Companies would require for the Investments they […]

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell on Trump Admin Actions on FED Remodel

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell on Trump Admin Actions on FED Remodel

Washington, DC…Good evening. On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June. That testimony concerned in part a multi-year project to renovate historic Federal Reserve office buildings. I have deep respect for the rule of […]

U.S. International Trade Deficit in Goods and Services Shrinks Significantly in Latest Report

U.S. International Trade Deficit in Goods and Services Shrinks Significantly in Latest Report

Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $29.4 billion in October, down $18.8 billion from $48.1 billion in September, revised. U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit Deficit: $29.4 Billion –39.0%° Exports: $302.0 Billion +2.6%° Imports: $331.4 Billion –3.2%° Next release: Thursday, […]