Washington, DC…Washington is sitting on tens of billions of dollars in unspent COVID funds, even though the pandemic is over. Republicans are leading the charge to claw back this money for taxpayers—marking the largest rescission in history. Here are just some of the slush funds included:
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on the United States Supreme Court decision to roll back protections for waterways and wetlands under the federal Clean Water Act: “As much of the United States is experiencing weather extremes from historic droughts to flooding to wildfires — all caused by climate change — the Supreme […]
Strawberry, CA…Evaluation of weather and resource availability supports the continuation of the Stanislaus National Forest Prescribed burn today. More than eighty acres of the project area were treated with fire, building forest resiliency while reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires to communities and the critical infrastructure supporting them. The project will continue through the month […]
Sacramento, CA…California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, and active and reserve military members, by offering free admission to 130 participating state park units on Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2023. The list of participating park units can be found at parks.ca.gov/MemorialDay2023. “State Parks invites these brave people and their families to enjoy […]
Arnold, CA…A Wildfire Evacuation Planning Town Hall for Greater Arnold residents and homeowners is planned for Saturday, June 3, at the Hazel Fischer Elementary School auditorium (1605 Blagen Road in White Pines) from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. “In the event of a wildfire, we all need to have an evacuation plan so we’re not caught […]
Palm Coast, FL…Governor Ron DeSantis Launches Presidential Bid
Sacramento, CA…Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced $39 million in state funding going to economic development projects across the state that support California’s transition to a low-carbon, green growth future. The funds, awarded through the Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF), support communities with their transition to more sustainable, climate forward industries while strengthening access to good jobs. […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom on May 19 announced his nomination of three Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Brian Currey as Presiding Justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Four; Judge Helen Zukin as an Associate Justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Four; and Judge Martha Gooding as an Associate Justice […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement in response to the National Football League (NFL) announcing that Super Bowl LX will be played at Levi’s Stadium in The Bay Area. “California is proud to play host to the Super Bowl when it returns to Levi’s Stadium in 2026. The Bay Area continues to be […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today! The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 5/23/2023 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Staff Announcements This is a time […]
Washington, DC…The NAACP Board of Directors issued a formal travel advisory for the state of Florida. The travel advisory comes in direct response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools. The formal travel notice states, “Florida is openly hostile toward African […]
Sacramento, CA…Today, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced that the Colorado River Lower Basin States have developed a plan to conserve 3 million acre-feet over the next three years to protect the Colorado River system. “The Lower Basin Plan is the product of months of tireless work […]
Hiroshima, Japan…After President Biden had to postpone his trip to Australia, the Quad leaders agreed that they would hold their summit in Hiroshima to ensure that the four leaders could come together to mark the Quad’s progress over the past year. So tomorrow, in addition to the G7, President Biden will participate in the third […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that $567 million is now available statewide to build much-needed multifamily affordable housing. This is part of the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s second round of funding under a streamlined, combined application across four programs which have to date provided over $1.3 billion to expand affordable, climate-smart, […]
Stanislaus County, CA…At the site of a future solar farm in the Central Valley, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the state’s most ambitious permitting and project review reforms in a half-century to build California’s clean energy future while creating thousands of good jobs. The measures will facilitate and streamline project approval and completion to maximize […]
Washington, DC…Hey, everybody. Well, I’m about to take off in a few minutes, if you hear the helicopter out there, to Japan — not in the helicopter, but to Andrews. Anyway — and to meet with the leaders of G7. America’s role in the world is vital, especially right now as we work together with […]
Washington, DC…(The Executive Summery is Below. Click on Image for Full Report) The public record contains a substantial body of information relating to former President Trump’s and the Trump Organization’s relationships with Russian businesses, Russian business people, and Russian officials, as well as separate evidence of Russia’s attempts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election. […]
Washington, D.C…Speaker Kevin McCarthy, along with additional Members of the House Republican Conference, held a press conference after the passage of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act. At the press conference, Speaker McCarthy called on Senate Democrats and President Biden to stand with the families of victims of fentanyl poisoning, the agents that guard […]
Washington, DC…Today, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Committee Republican lawmakers held a press conference detailing evidence uncovered during the committee’s investigation into the Biden family’s influence peddling schemes. During his remarks, Chairman Comer pointed to financial records tracing at least $10 million from foreign nationals and related companies to […]
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 4.9 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter was the […]
Central Islip, NY…A 13-count indictment was unsealed today in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York charging George Anthony Devolder Santos, better known as “George Santos,” a United States Congressman representing the Third District of New York, with seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count […]
San Andreas, CA…On May 8, 2023, at its Spring Board of Directors Meeting, the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) held an election to fill four vacancies on the JPIA Executive Committee. The ACWA JPIA is a statewide partnership aimed at avoiding the high costs associated with commercial insurance. The […]
Washington, DC…Dear Mr. Speaker: I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget amendments for the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Education, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation as well as the Environmental Protection Agency and for International Assistance Programs. These amendments would not change the base discretionary budget authority […]
Washington, DC…Today, we are in a different phase of the response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic than we were in October 2021, when I issued Proclamation 10294 of October 25, 2021 (Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic). At the time, new variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 5/9/2023 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 § 54956.9(d)(2), […]
Washington, DC…Thank you, Secretary Buttigieg. Thank you all for being here. Please, sit down. As we approach Memorial Day this weekend and — Memorial Day Weekend — I’m rushing it — and a busy summer travel season, I’m here to talk about steps my administration is taking to make air travel better for all Americans. […]
Sacramento, CA…State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil sponsored Frog Jumpers from around the State to jump at the State Capitol on May 5. The Senator was joined by fellow lawmakers, members of the media, and staffers from the Assembly and State Senate. Senate District 4 is home to the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, which […]
London, UK…(BBC)..Follow every moment of a special day in British history, including the procession, the Coronation in Westminster Abbey and the appearance of the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Washington, DC…Dr. Walensky has saved lives with her steadfast and unwavering focus on the health of every American. As Director of the CDC, she led a complex organization on the frontlines of a once-in-a-generation pandemic with honesty and integrity. She marshalled our finest scientists and public health experts to turn the tide on the urgent […]
Sacramento, CA…Californians can visit CAvsHate.org or call 833-8-NO-HATE for resources and to report acts of hate. Callers can receive assistance in over 200 languages. Governor Newsom and the Legislature have invested $110 million into anti-hate programs. In response to a rise in hate crimes and at the start of Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, […]
