Wasilla, Alaska…Today I’m announcing my candidacy for the U.S. House seat representing Alaska. Public service is a calling, and I would be honored to represent the men and women of Alaska in Congress, just as Rep. Young did for 49 years. I realize that I have very big shoes to fill, and I plan to […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 431,000 in March, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains continued in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, retail trade, and manufacturing. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey measures […]
Sacramento, CA…On Monday, March 28th, Governor Newsom issued his fourth emergency order on drought, building on emergency orders from April, May, and October of 2021. This new order significantly expands the previous three by enacting several new provisions on water use conservation, permissible landscaping, maintenance of fish habitat, water hauling, illegal diversions, new well permits, […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. As I said in my State of the Union Address, I’m going to always be honest with the American people. Today, I want to talk with you about the costs here at home of Putin’s decision to brutally and savagely invade a sovereign nation. The fact is, he’s causing thousands of deaths […]
San Andreas, CA…Jennifer moved to Calaveras County in 1994 with her husband, who grew up here. They have been married for 26 years. Their family has deep roots here and have been in Calaveras County since the early 1900’s. She raised her children here and is active in the community, previously serving on the Calaveras […]
Washington, DC…President Biden spoke today with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine about the ongoing work by the United States and its allies and partners to deliver military, economic, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and to impose severe costs on Russia for its brutal aggression against Ukraine. The leaders discussed how the United States is working around […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. Today, I’d like to update you all on where we stand on COVID-19. Because of the strategy we executed over the past year on vaccinations, testing, treatments, and more, we’re now in a new moment in this pandemic. It does not mean that COVID-19 is over; it means that COVID-19 no longer […]
Sacramento, CA…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced its second phase of funding through the Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant program. The program will provide financial assistance to 62 projects throughout the state to tackle drought impacts on human health and safety, protect fish and wildlife resources, and support other public benefits, such as ecosystem improvements. […]
Murphys, CA…Executive Director of the Calaveras Visitors Bureau & CEO of the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce, Huberty, a 6th generation resident, understands the needs of citizens and businesses, how county organizations operate, and where funding should be spent. To learn more about Martin, visit his website: www.huberty4calaveras.com Source = Paid Political Advertising
Washington, DC…The United States is designating five Iranian individuals and entities for sanctions pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery for their involvement in Iran’s ballistic missile-related activities. We have taken this action following Iran’s recent missile attack on Erbil, Iraq, as well […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Party Pardee Bicycle Tour will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Valley Springs from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Roads impacted by this event in Calaveras County include: State Route 12 & 26, Baldwin Street, Burson Road, Camanche Parkway South, Campo Seco Road, Daphne Street, Hartvickson Lane, Olive Orchard Road, […]
Washington, DC…Thank you. It’s a little unusual to do the bill signing, not say anything and then speak, but that’s how we set it up. Well, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I just signed into law the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, making lynching — (applause) — a federal hate crime for the first time in […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed tribal-state gaming compacts between the State of California and the Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California and the Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe. The new compacts reflect the Governor’s and the Tribes’ mutual commitment to a respectful government-to-government relationship, promoting tribal economic development […]
Copperopolis, CA…Congress passed its Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Bill this month and has included $1 million dollars for Calaveras County Water District’s (CCWD) Copper Cover Reclamation Facility Improvements Project. This has been a huge multi-year effort by CCWD’s staff, board of directors, and consultant Mia O’Connell. CCWD is honored and thankful to have had […]
Sacramento, CA…A first-generation Californian, Justice Guerrero hails from the Imperial Valley. Justice Guerrero has extensive experience as an appellate justice, trial court judge, partner at a major law firm and Assistant U.S. Attorney. Governor Gavin Newsom today swore in Justice Patricia Guerrero to the California Supreme Court – the first Latina Justice to serve on the bench […]
Washington, DC….Budgets are statements of values, and the budget I am releasing today sends a clear message that we value fiscal responsibility, safety and security at home and around the world, and the investments needed to continue our equitable growth and build a better America. My Administration is on track to reduce the federal deficit […]
Murphys, CA…Executive Director of the Calaveras Visitors Bureau & CEO of the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce, Huberty, a 6th generation resident, understands the needs of citizens and businesses, how county organizations operate, and where funding should be spent. To learn more about Martin, visit his website: www.huberty4calaveras.com Source = Paid Political Advertising
Warsaw, Poland…Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please, if you have a seat, be seated. (Laughter.) If you don’t, come up on stage. Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be here. Mr. President, they tell me you’re over there somewhere. There you are. Thank you, Mr. President. “Be not afraid.” They were […]
Warsaw, Poland…President Biden delivered remarks on the united efforts of the free world to support the people of Ukraine, hold Russia accountable for its brutal war, and defend a future that is rooted in democratic principles.
Yosemite, CA…Beginning Friday, May 20, 2022, Yosemite National Park will implement a temporary peak-hours reservation system. Building on lessons learned during the summer reservation systems in 2020 and 2021, the peak hours reservation system is designed to spread visitation out and reduce chronic congestion in the park. The reservation requirement will be in place through […]
Washington, DC…More than 73% (2,297) of U.S. counties experienced natural decrease in 2021, up from 45.5% in 2019 and 55.5% in 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2021 estimates of population and components of change released today. Natural decrease occurs when there are more deaths than births in a population over a given […]
Napa, CA…The CARE Court framework would provide services outside of locked facilities, with a community-based approach. Provides earlier, desperately needed help for individuals with severe schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders. Governor Gavin Newsom today convened a CARE Court roundtable at Napa State Hospital alongside Californians who could benefit from the new framework, medical professionals, […]
Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras County Clerk Rebecca Turner this week certified that volunteers collected enough voter signatures to place the Calaveras Local Fire Protection Tax Initiative on the November Ballot. That means that the citizen initiative will now go to the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors on April 12 so the board can formally call an […]
San Andreas, CA…After several public meetings, the CCWD board adopted new district boundaries for its directors during a public hearing held on March 9. CCWD is an independent special district with county-wide jurisdiction that is governed by a five-member board of directors. Each director represents a portion of the County and is elected by the […]
Brussels, Belgium…President Biden’s Press Conference After NATO Meeting
Sacramento, CA…Registered vehicle owners in California will be eligible for at least $400 per vehicle, totaling $9 billion in direct payments to millions of Californians. $2 billion in relief for free public transportation for three months, pausing a portion of the sales tax rate on diesel, and suspending the inflationary adjustment on gas and diesel […]
Washington, DC…Since launching his unprovoked and unjust war of choice, Russian President Vladimir Putin has unleashed unrelenting violence that has caused death and destruction across Ukraine. We’ve seen numerous credible reports of indiscriminate attacks and attacks deliberately targeting civilians, as well as other atrocities. Russia’s forces have destroyed apartment buildings, schools, hospitals, critical infrastructure, civilian […]
Brussels, Belgium…NATO leaders met today on the one-month anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine to reiterate our strong support for the Ukrainian people, our determination to hold Russia accountable for its brutal war, and our commitment to strengthening the NATO Alliance. We had the privilege of hearing directly from President Zelenskyy, and […]
Washington, DC…We knew that when Texas passed SB8, its extreme law that blatantly violates the constitutional right reaffirmed by Roe v. Wade, it would invite other states to follow. Today, Idaho became the first state to adopt a similar law – a six-week restriction relying on private citizens to enforce the law. This development is […]
Washington, DC…Statement from the family of Madeleine K. Albright: We are heartbroken to announce that Dr. Madeleine K. Albright, the 64th U.S. Secretary of State and the first woman to hold that position, passed away earlier today. The cause was cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends. We have lost a loving mother, grandmother, […]
