Washington, DC…President Joe Biden and I are committed to delivering relief to student loan debt borrowers to help them move forward with their lives – whether they want to start a family, buy a home, or become an entrepreneur. Today, we are taking another historic step by forgiving $39 billion in student loan debt for […]
San Andreas, CA…The U.S. National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning that includes Motherlode Counties from 11AM Saturday, July 15 to 11PM Sunday, July 16. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures expected to reach 100 to 112 degrees is expected. Extreme heat significantly increases the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working our […]
Sacramento, CA…More shade is coming to California schools. Governor Gavin Newsom today announced CAL FIRE is providing $47 million in grants to help schools convert asphalt to green spaces and plant trees and other vegetation – adding cooler spaces essential to protecting kids from dangerous extreme heat. California’s kids are often disproportionately impacted by extreme […]
Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill (norgestrel) tablet for nonprescription use to prevent pregnancy— the first daily oral contraceptive approved for use in the U.S. without a prescription. Approval of this progestin-only oral contraceptive pill provides an option for consumers to purchase oral contraceptive medicine without a prescription at drug stores, […]
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings. 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 of our […]
Arnold, CA…Caltrans District 10 and Clean California are partnering with Calaveras County to hold a series of FREE RECYCLING events (formally Free Dump Days) for area residents. This event will take place on July 15, 2023 at Hazel Fischer School, 1605 Blagen Rd, Arnold, CA 95223. This Free Dump Day event will accept tires without […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 7/11/2023 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code § […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced an investment of more than $1.5 billion – including approximately $450 million for zero-emission infrastructure, locomotives, vessels and vehicles – as part of the state’s work to build a more efficient, sustainable and resilient supply chain. “No other state has a supply chain as critical to the national and […]
Sonora, CA…More Roads Open With the publication of Forest Order 16-2023-14, the following roads are now open to the public. Mi-Wok – 2N14, Summit – Eagle Meadow, 5N01 – Open to the junction of 5N01 and 5N01S, Calaveras – 7N23, 7N09, 7N35 (Corral Hollow), 7N17 – open from 7N75 to Utica Reservoir. Current Forest Orders […]
Yosemite, CA…Please email YOSE_Desk_Officer@nps.gov or call Yosemite National Park Dispatch at 209-379-1992 if: You may have seen Mr. Klemenok, You were hiking off trail in the area of Upper Chilnualna Fall on or after July 2, 2023, Simply knowing where you went and when you were there may help us focus the search, whether you […]
Arnold, CA…On July 4th, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident involving a suspect brandishing a knife at the Sierra Meadows Apartments located on Longman Lane in Arnold, CA. Upon arrival at the apartment complex, deputies initiated an investigation with the reporting party and victim. It was reported […]
Washington, DC…White House Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. No additional details on cocaine found at White House
Washington, DC…Wow! Weren’t they great? (Applause.) Hello, everyone, and welcome to July Fourth at the White House! (Applause.) Joe and I — come on, Joe. (Laughter.) Joe and I are so grateful to be here with all of you. And can we get another round of applause for DJ D-Nice? (Applause.) And how about our […]
Philadelphia, PA…When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to […]
Washington, DC…Today, on National Wildland Firefighter Day, I join Americans across the country in expressing deep gratitude for our wildland firefighters and support personnel who heroically protect our communities and natural resources from wildfires. National Wildland Firefighter Day takes place during the Week of Remembrance that is held annually from June 30 to July 6 […]
Washington, DC…The irony of “green” environmental laws is that they have created catastrophically overgrown federal forests. Wildfires were the second biggest source of carbon dioxide emissions in California in 2020. Nearly 1.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide were released due to forest fires in 2021.
Washington, DC…US Supreme Court Rules Graphic Designer Cannot be Compelled to Make LBGTQ Wedding Websites. The full decision is here or below…
Washington, DC…US Supreme Court Rules Against Student Debt Relief Plan in Biden v Nebraska. The full opinion is here…
Sonora, CA…With the publication of Forest Order STF-16-2023-12, the Stanislaus National Forest has removed several Forest Service Roads from the current Season of Use Closure Extension. The current order is set to expire July 14 unless superseded sooner. The below listed roads are now open and available for public use: Summit Ranger District 4N14, 4N26 […]
Washington, DC…The US Supreme Court ruled against race based college admissions. The admissions programs at Harvard College and the University of North Carolina violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The case stemmed from some colleges limiting the number of Asian students on diversity grounds even though their testing scores warranted admission. Click […]
San Andreas, CA…Weather in Calaveras County is expected to exceed temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit this coming weekend. High temperatures cause over 700 heat related deaths in the United States every year. Staying safe during the summer heat can help prevent heat related illnesses or even death. Calaveras County Health Officer, Dr. Rene Ramirez, reminds […]
Washington, DC…MS. DALTON: Good afternoon. It’s great to see all of you here. And today, I am thrilled to have someone else making their briefing room debut. (Laughter.) We have the Director of the National Economic Council, Lael Brainard, here with us at the podium for the first time. Lael, as many of you may […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon issued the following statements announcing that they have reached an agreement on the 2023-24 state budget: “In the face of continued global economic uncertainty, this budget increases our fiscal discipline by growing our budget reserves to a record $38 […]
Washington, DC…Please. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Please. Thank you. Although I like the fact Joe Manchin is standing all this time. (Laughter.) He’s a friend. Hi, Joe Joe. How are you, pal? Before I begin, let me say a few words about the events in Russia. And excuse me, I’m a little — I […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 6/27/2023 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 § 54957(a), consultation […]
Sacramento, CA…California’s new law to combat price gouging at the pump takes effect today. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation law earlier this year after calling for a special session of the Legislature to hold Big Oil accountable for fleecing California families at the gas pump. California’s law is a model for the nation: a recent national […]
Washington, DC…Today marks the anniversary of three landmark Supreme Court cases which were consequential in affirming the basic truth that every American should have the right to marry the person they love. Ten years ago today, the Supreme Court rulings in United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry made significant strides laying the groundwork […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit would like to remind everyone that within the counties of Tuolumne and Calaveras fireworks rules and regulations differ. In Tuolumne County, ALL fireworks are prohibited; including safe and sane fireworks. In Calaveras County, with the exception of the Ebbetts Pass Fire Protection District, Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed. […]
San Francisco, CA…Well, thanks for joining me today, everyone. I appreciate it very much. And especially thanks to my buddy Governor Newsom, who is one of the best governors I’ve ever worked with, and Arati, the — my director of my Office of Science and Technology and Policy. And earlier this year, we met with […]
San Andreas, CA…The 2022-2023 Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury has released a report entitled “Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks”. The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows: “The Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury’s (CCGJ) decision to investigate […]
