Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Jake Sullivan
Washington, DC…Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Biden Admin Grants Work Permits to 714,700 Venezuelan Immigrants
Washington, DC…Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Venezuela that prevent individuals from safely returning. After reviewing the country conditions in Venezuela and consulting with interagency partners, Secretary Mayorkas determined that an 18-month […]
President Biden, President Lula of Brazil, and Director-General Houngbo of the ILO Launching the Partnership for Workers’ Rights
New York, NY…Thank you. Please, have a seat. Thank you very much. Thank you all for being here. (Members of the press can be heard speaking in the background.) When the press stops doing verbal interviews, we’ll get going. Growing up in my household, my dad used to have an expression, for real. He’d say, […]
Governor Newsom Calls Out Oil Industry at UN: “This is a Fossil Fuel Crisis”
New York, NY…Today, Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit hosted by the UN Secretary-General, highlighting California’s climate action on the world stage and calling out the oil industry for their continued lies. Watch the Governor’s address. Below is a transcript of Governor Newsom’s full remarks: Thank you, Secretary-General. Thank you all for the privilege […]
Clothes Washer Filter Requirement Will Hand Consumers a Mess, Set Efficiency Back
Sacramento, CA…A bill that could soon become law in California will require clothes washers sold in the state to be fitted with cumbersome filters that will result in higher water usage, more plastic being added to the environment, and a potentially harmful mess for consumers to clean up. The California bill, AB 1628, has been […]
Interior Department to Block Oil, Gas & Mining Development on 4,000 Acres in New Mexico
Washington, DC…The Department of the Interior announced a proposal by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to protect more than 4,000 acres within the Placitas area in Sandoval County, New Mexico, to safeguard sacred Tribal lands, boost important local recreation opportunities, and support wildlife habitat connectivity. The proposed mineral withdrawal would prevent new mining claims and […]
Attorney General Merrick Garland Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee
Washington, DC…Attorney General Merrick Garland is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee today. Watch below…
Calaveras Experiences Increase in COVID-19 Cases as New COVID-19 Formulation is Authorized
San Andreas, CA…COVID-19 cases have steadily increased in Calaveras within the last month. The county is now experiencing case rates almost three times higher than this time last year. More information on Calaveras County COVID-19 data can be found at the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) covid.ca.gov. On September 11th, the Federal Drug Administration […]
Debris Field from Missing F-35 Found, Recovery & Investigation Underway
Charleston, SC…Personnel from Joint Base Charleston and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, in close coordination with local authorities, have located a debris field in Williamsburg County. The debris was discovered two hours northeast of Joint Base Charleston. F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Donald R. Allen/Released) Teams from Joint Base Charleston, […]
President Joe Biden at the 78th United Nations General Assembly
New York, NY…“The United States seeks a more secure, more prosperous, more equitable world for all people, because we know our future is bound up with yours. And no nation can meet the challenges of today alone.” “Record breaking heatwaves in the United States and China. Wildfires ravaging North America and Southern Europe. A fifth […]
Governor Newsom, Acting Governor Kounalakis on Fallen Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer: “On behalf of all Californians, we mourn the horrific, unconscionable, and shocking loss of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer — a third-generation law enforcement officer whose commitment to service and justice represented the […]
California Sues Oil & Gas Companies! State Says They Mislead Public About Climate Change
Oakland, CA…California becomes the largest geographic area and the largest economy to sue giant oil companies. Joined by California Governor Newsom, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the filing of a lawsuit against five of the largest oil and gas companies in the world — Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and BP — and the American Petroleum Institute (API) […]
Calaveras County Water District Board Approves Rate Increase
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Water District Board Approves Rate Increase. The full meeting video is below…
President Biden Delivers Remarks on Bidenomics
Largo, MD…President Biden Delivers Remarks on Bidenomics
Fuel Prices Ignite Inflation Fears Again With Energy Index up 5.6% in August
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.6 percent in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.2 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.7 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for gasoline was the […]
Press Conference Detailing Capture of Escaped Murderer Danelo Cavalcante
West Chester, PA…Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, and local, state, and federal agencies speak on the capture of Danelo Cavalcante. Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens spoke on the police activity that occurred on September 11, 2023 and the updates surrounding the […]
California Leads the Way Again with Nation’s Highest Poverty Rate
Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau announced yesterday that real median household income in 2022 fell in comparison to 2021. The official poverty rate of 11.5% was not statistically different between 2021 and 2022. The Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) rate in 2022 was 12.4%, an increase of 4.6 percentage points from 2021. This is the first […]
California to Make Large Investment to Combat Organized Retail Crime
Sacramento, CA…Today Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state is poised to make the largest-ever single investment to combat organized retail crime — $267,118,293. As part of a competitive grant process, staff are recommending the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) award funding to 55 local law enforcement agencies across California. If approved by the Board, the […]
Road Improvements and Traffic Delays for the Annual Road Striping Program Throughout Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…Beginning September 21, 2023, and continuing through the end of October there will be short traffic delays throughout Calaveras County to accommodate roadway striping activities on select county-maintained roads. Striping work will be completed via mobile operations with moving lane closures during the daylight hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Motorists and […]
Attorney General Bonta’s Sponsored Bill to Curtail Concealed Carry Freedoms Moves to Governor’s Desk
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement after Senate Bill 2, authored by Senator Anthony Portantino and co-sponsored by Attorney General Bonta and Governor Newsom, was passed by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Newsom for signature: “Addressing gun violence is critical to protecting public safety,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta. “Thoughts […]
Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Back in Action Today!
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Back in Action Today! Full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/12/2023 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 § 54957.6, conference […]
Speaker McCarthy Announces Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden
Washington, DC…I am directing our House committees to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Over the past several months, House Republicans have uncovered serious and credible allegations into President Biden’s conduct—a culture of corruption.
President Biden Delivers Remarks on the Anniversary of 9/11
Anchorage, AK…President Biden delivers remarks to service members, first responders, and their families on the anniversary of 9/11.
FDA Approves Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action approving and authorizing for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines formulated to more closely target currently circulating variants and to provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. Today’s actions relate to updated mRNA vaccines for 2023-2024 manufactured by ModernaTX Inc. and […]
President Biden and General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng of the Communist Party of Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam…(Central Office of Communist Party of Vietnam) GENERAL SECRETARY TRỌNG: (As interpreted.) (Inaudible.) The Honorable Joe Biden, President of the United States of America, distinguished U.S. delegates. At the outset, on behalf of the leaders of the party, state, and people of Vietnam, I would like to extend my warmest welcome to you, Mr. […]
President Biden’s Press Conference at Hanoi Hilton
Hanoi, Vietnam…Good evening, everyone. It is evening, isn’t it? (Laughter.) This around the world in five days is interesting, isn’t it? Well, you know, there is that — one of my staff members said, “Remember the famous song, you know, ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’?” Well, good evening, Vietnam. And good morning back in America. Before we […]
West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Public Health Communicable Disease Program has confirmed one human case of West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first case reported in Calaveras County in 2023. “The most important aspect of West Nile virus is prevention and awareness. Any possible mosquito reservoirs, carrying infection must be eliminated,” said Dr. René […]
Attorney General Bonta Says Parental Notification Endangers LGBTQ+ Students’ Civil Rights
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement following the Rocklin Unified School District School Board’s (Board) decision to implement a mandatory gender identity disclosure policy targeting transgender and gender-nonconforming students on September 6, 2023. Similar to other forced outing policies recently enacted by certain school districts, the policy requires schools to inform parents, with minimal […]
President Joe Biden on Cancels Oil & Gas Leases on 13 Million Acres in Alaska
Washington, DC…Alaska is home to many of America’s most breathtaking natural wonders and culturally significant areas. As the climate crisis warms the Arctic more than twice as fast as the rest of the world, we have a responsibility to protect this treasured region for all ages. Canceling all remaining oil and gas leases issued under […]
Governor Newsom on California State Senate Passing “Right to Safety Resolution”
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement after the California State Senate approved the Right to Safety Resolution, the Governor’s proposal to ensure the people’s elected representatives can determine what gun safety laws are appropriate for their communities and to enshrine fundamental, broadly supported gun safety measures into law. Authored by Senator Aisha Wahab […]