Washington, DC…The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new proposed federal vehicle emissions standards that will accelerate the ongoing transition to a clean vehicles future and tackle the climate crisis. The proposed standards would improve air quality for communities across the nation, especially communities that have borne the burden of polluted air. Together, these proposals […]
Belfast, Northern Ireland…Well, good afternoon, everyone. What a great — please have a seat. It’s a great honor to be here. I just told Gabrielle that — that when she’s the leading public figure in this country and I show up, to promise you won’t say, “Joe who is outside?” (Laughter.) You’ll say, “Joe Biden.” […]
San Andreas, CA…Community Survey Calaveras County Clean California Local Grant Opportunity. Help Us get a Clean California Grant…Take Our Survey by April 25th to Provide Feedback. Calaveras County Public Works needs your help in obtaining a Clean California Local Grant. Public Works would use the grant funds for projects to reduce trash and pollution and […]
Irvine, CA…A California woman was sentenced on April 7 to four years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by providing services, including financial services, to Iran and the Government of Iran, in violation of U.S. sanctions against Iran, and for structuring. […]
Washington, DC…Once again, our nation is in mourning after a senseless act of gun violence. Jill and I are praying for those killed and injured in the tragic shooting in Louisville, and for the survivors who will carry grief and trauma for the rest of their lives. We are grateful to the Louisville Metropolitan Police […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action on April 11th. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/11/2023 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Staff Announcements This is a […]
Washington, DC…Bill Signed: H.J.Res. 7. On Monday, April 10, 2023, the President signed into law: H.J.Res. 7, which terminates the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. ###
Washington, DC…White House Easter Bunny enters Press Briefing Room to greet press. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, hop on out of here. Hop on out of here. (Laughs.) Q Bye! Bye Easter Bunny! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: (Laughs.) So — so for the second year in a row — Thank you, Easter Bunny. Q Thank you! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: […]
Sacramento, CA…As the Biden Administration appeals a decision by an extremist Texas judge seeking to block access to Mifepristone, a commonly used abortion pill in a two-drug regimen, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that California has secured a stockpile of Misoprostol, another abortion medication that can be taken on its own to induce a safe and […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today filed a motion to amend the state’s lawsuit against Huntington Beach in order to hold the City accountable for violating the state Housing Element Law. California originally filed the lawsuit on March 8, arguing that the city’s […]
Washington, DC…Welcome to the Easter Egg Roll. As your First Lady and as a teacher, I’ve seen again and again: Learning doesn’t only happen in the classroom. There are so many fun opportunities to learn around us every day. And that’s what we — why we wanted to celebrate our Easter Egg Roll. So we […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis announced a request for a Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration to support the salmon fishing industry as it faces a closure for the 2023 salmon season. This action follows projections that indicate California’s Chinook salmon abundance is at historic lows. Recognizing the importance of salmon to California’s commercial […]
San Andreas, CA…Pope Street, San Andreas, Road Closure: Speed Table Installation, 4/10/23 from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Please be advised that Pope Street, San Andreas will be closed to through traffic between Treat Avenue and California Street on Monday, April 10th from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Please follow designated detour route and all […]
Washington, DC…I congratulate Finland on becoming the 31st Member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on the day of the Alliance’s 74th anniversary. Finland is a proud democracy whose highly capable military will greatly strengthen NATO. Its decision to join the Alliance reflects the appeal of NATO’s democratic values, as well as NATO’s vital role […]
Washington, DC…Today, I am proud to welcome Finland as NATO’s 31st Ally. Seventy-four years ago today—as the United States and 11 other nations came together to form the North Atlantic Treaty Organization—President Truman said, “if there is anything inevitable in the future, it is the will of the people of the world for freedom and […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to further support the state’s all-of-government emergency response and recovery efforts amid severe storm impacts throughout California. “This declaration brings in more vital resources as we continue to work in lockstep with local, state and federal partners to […]
Sacramento, CA…State Parks, Dept. of Water Resources and CAL FIRE urge the public to take extra precautions as snowmelt increases. With this season’s statewide snowpack at 237% of average as of April 3, California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the California Department of Forestry and […]
Phillips Station, CA…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the fourth snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 126.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 54 inches, which is 221 percent of average for this location on April 3. The snow water equivalent measures the amount […]
Washington, DC…It is shameful that so soon after another tragic school shooting, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a permitless concealed carry bill behind closed doors, which eliminates the need to get a license to carry a concealed weapon. This is the opposite of commonsense gun safety. The people of Florida — who have […]
Sacramento, CA…The decision by the U.S. EPA allows California to be the world’s first government to require zero-emission trucks and paves the way for clean trucks and buses across the globe. California will require truck manufacturers to accelerate their sales of zero emission vehicles, setting increasing ZEV manufacturing standards starting from 2024 through 2035 that […]
Washington, DC…The legitimacy of our government rests on a universal consensus that our justice system is scrupulously impartial, politically neutral and completely even-handed. The indictment of a former President of the United States and a leading candidate again for that office, on novel and legally spurious grounds, by a prosecutor who has made no secret […]
Palm Beach, FL…”This is Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history. From the time I came down the golden escalator at Trump Tower, and even before I was sworn in as your President of the United States, the Radical Left Democrats – the enemy of the hard-working men and women of […]
Washington, DC…Last night, we lost nine servicemembers in an accident during a routine training mission in Kentucky. My heart goes out to the families of these servicemembers and to the members of the 101st Airborne Division who bravely and proudly serve our country each and every day. I’m saddened by this tragic loss, and I […]
Washington, DC…We are deeply concerned by the troubling reports that Evan Gershkovich, an American citizen, has been detained in Russia. Last night, White House and State Department Officials spoke with Mr. Gershkovich’s employer, the Wall Street Journal. The Administration has also been in contact with his family. Furthermore, the State Department has been in direct […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the availability of approximately $736 million in Homekey funding for local governments to build or purchase housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. To date, Homekey has created 12,774 permanent and interim homes through 210 projects across the state. This additional Homekey investment provides an opportunity to extend and scale up […]
Sacramento, CA…Surrounded by legislators and community leaders in the rotunda of the California State Capitol, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to implement the strongest state-level oversight and accountability measures on Big Oil in the nation – bringing transparency to California’s oil and gas industry, shining new light on the corporations that have for decades operated […]
Durham, North Carolina…Hello, everyone. How are ya? (Applause.) Well, it’s great to be here. Before I begin to talk about the whole notion of rebuilding America, I want to talk very briefly about what happened in Nashville. You know, we know the names of the victims. We’ve seen the initial footage of the attack. Three […]
Sacramento, CA…As California continues to deploy personnel and resources to protect communities and support recovery efforts amid ongoing severe storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the emergency response and recovery in the counties of Calaveras, Kern, Los Angeles, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare, and Tuolumne. To […]
