National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Hungarian Parliament’s Ratification of Sweden’s NATO Accession Process

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Hungarian Parliament’s Ratification of Sweden’s NATO Accession Process

Washington, DC…The United States welcomes the Hungarian parliament’s overwhelming vote today to approve Sweden’s application to join NATO, and we urge the Hungarian government to complete the process so we can welcome Sweden into our Alliance. We look forward to Hungary signing and depositing the instrument of ratification without delay. Like Finland, which recently joined […]

Gary Tofanelli for Supervisor

Gary Tofanelli for Supervisor

Valley Springs, CA…As your District 1 Supervisor for the last 7 years, I have worked to accomplish many projects that have benefited both our District and the County. Some of which include the following: Cosgrove creek cleared annually including expanded work this year, with more extensive work scheduled for next year. Secured funding for that […]

President Biden at the Governors Ball Dinner

President Biden at the Governors Ball Dinner

Washington, DC…Well, thank you, Gov. I — I may be the only Irishman you ever met that’s never had a drink. And my grandfather used to say, “Joey, if you toast with anything other than alcohol, you got to use your left hand.” (Laughter.) Folks, Governor Cox, Governor Polis, and everyone — to all the […]

Giant Pandas Set to Return to California

Giant Pandas Set to Return to California

San Diego, CA…California could become the first state in the U.S. to welcome a new pair of giant pandas in the latest round of a collaborative conservation effort with China. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced that it has signed a cooperative agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association and filed a permit application […]

Gary Tofanelli for Supervisor

Gary Tofanelli for Supervisor

Valley Springs, CA…As your District 1 Supervisor for the last 7 years, I have worked to accomplish many projects that have benefited both our District and the County. Some of which include the following: Cosgrove creek cleared annually including expanded work this year, with more extensive work scheduled for next year. Secured funding for that […]

Under LAO Revenue Update, CA Budget Problem Could Reach $73 Billion

Under LAO Revenue Update, CA Budget Problem Could Reach $73 Billion

Sacramento, CA…The state already faces a significant deficit this year—we estimate it totaled $58 billion under the administration’s revenue forecast at the time the Governor’s budget was proposed in January. However, recent revenue collections data reflect even further weakness relative to those estimates. Specifically, our forecast is about $24 billion below the Governor’s budget across 2022‑23 to 2024‑25. All else […]

President Biden on the Reported Death of Aleksey Navalny

President Biden on the Reported Death of Aleksey Navalny

Washington, DC…Good afternoon. I — I’m heading off to East Palestine in — in a moment, but I wanted to say a few things this morning about Aleksey Navalny. You know, like millions of people around the world, I am literally both not surprised and outraged by the news — the reported death of Aleksey […]

Five Solutions to Some of California’s Woes! By Ted Gaines

Five Solutions to Some of California’s Woes!  By Ted Gaines

El Dorado Hills, CA…California’s biggest problem is up for debate. Sadly, there are many contenders vying for that dubious distinction. But instead of focusing on the problems, we need to be focused on solutions. Without rank, here are five, chronic California problems where state leadership has completely failed and one simple idea for each to […]

Gary Tofanelli for Supervisor

Gary Tofanelli for Supervisor

Valley Springs, CA…As your District 1 Supervisor for the last 7 years, I have worked to accomplish many projects that have benefited both our District and the County. Some of which include the following: Cosgrove creek cleared annually including expanded work this year, with more extensive work scheduled for next year. Secured funding for that […]

California Acquires, Begins Retrofitting Seven New C-130 Aircraft to Expand Firefighting Fleet

California Acquires, Begins Retrofitting Seven New C-130 Aircraft to Expand Firefighting Fleet

Sacramento, CA…Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s efforts to bolster CAL FIRE’s firefighting fleet, President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act which authorized the official transfer of seven C-130H aircraft from the United States Coast Guard to CAL FIRE. This finishes the partnership which was started by the late Senator Dianne Feinstein and continued in recent […]

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 agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 2/13/2024 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 § 54956.9(d)(1), […]

Gary Tofanelli for Supervisor

Gary Tofanelli for Supervisor

Valley Springs, CA…As your District 1 Supervisor for the last 7 years, I have worked to accomplish many projects that have benefited both our District and the County. Some of which include the following: Cosgrove creek cleared annually including expanded work this year, with more extensive work scheduled for next year. Secured funding for that […]

Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladimir Putin

Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladimir Putin

Moscow. Russia…Tucker interviews Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia. February 6th, 2024. Follow Tucker on X: https://x.com/TuckerCarlson Text “TUCKER” to 44055 for exclusive updates. #TuckerCarlson #journalism #VladimirPutin #Russia #Ukraine #JoeBiden #VolodymyrZelenskyy #freespeech #interview #news #politics #USA #Moscow #war #globalnews

President Joe Biden on Classified Documents Case

President Joe Biden on Classified Documents Case

Washington, DC…The Special Counsel released today its findings about its look into my handling of classified documents. I was pleased to see they reached the conclusion I believed all along they would reach – that there would be no charges brought in this case and the matter is now closed. This was an exhaustive investigation […]

Marine Aircraft Wing Mourns Death of Marines in Helicopter Crash

Marine Aircraft Wing Mourns Death of Marines in Helicopter Crash

Miramar, CA…Five Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing have been confirmed deceased following a CH-53E helicopter crash on Feb. 6, 2024. Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd MAW issued the following statement, “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I […]

March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election – Ballots Mailed

March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election – Ballots Mailed

San Andreas, CA…Ballots went out in the mail Monday, February 5th, and voters should see them arriving in their mailboxes beginning February 9th. Sign up at wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov to track your ballot and receive automatic email, text, or voice call notifications. Ballot drop boxes were installed in Angels Camp, Valley Springs, San Andreas, Mountain Ranch, West […]

Stanislaus National Forest Announces Public Comment Period for State OHV Grant

Stanislaus National Forest Announces Public Comment Period for State OHV Grant

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest announced that a public comment period will begin March 5 for preliminary 2024 off-highway vehicle grant applications. Interested parties may submit comments from March 5, 2024 through May 6, 2024. Forest recreation specialists and OHV managers have completed two draft grants for consideration by the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor […]

The Case Against the Impeachment of Mayorkas & Tom McClintock Votes Against

The Case Against the Impeachment of Mayorkas & Tom McClintock Votes Against

Washington, DC…Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05) today delivered the following remarks on the House floor.  The Congressman also released the attached memo discussing impeachment.  Rep. McClintock House floor remarks (video link): Mr. Speaker: Secretary Mayorkas is guilty of maladministration of our immigration laws on a cosmic scale.  But we KNOW that’s not grounds for impeachment, because the […]

Gary Tofanelli for Supervisor

Gary Tofanelli for Supervisor

Valley Springs, CA…As your District 1 Supervisor for the last 7 years, I have worked to accomplish many projects that have benefited both our District and the County. Some of which include the following: Cosgrove creek cleared annually including expanded work this year, with more extensive work scheduled for next year. Secured funding for that […]

President Biden Urging Congress to Pass the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act

President Biden Urging Congress to Pass the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act

Washington, DC…President Biden delivers remarks urging Congress to pass the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. Good afternoon. For much too long, as you all know, the immigration system has been broken. And it’s long past time to fix it. That’s why, months ago, I instructed my team to begin negotiations with a bipartisan group […]