Washington, DC…Good morning, everyone. Before I leave for California, I want to briefly speak about what’s happening to Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Today, thanks to the quick action of my administration over the past few days, Americans can have confidence that the banking system is safe. Your deposits will be there when you […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will remain closed through Thursday, March 16—possibly longer. A partial reopening on March 17 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast starting today, with additional storms forecast next week, all of which could result in further impacts to the park. Conditions will be evaluated on a daily basis and […]
Washington, DC — The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, and FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg: Today we are taking decisive actions to protect the U.S. economy by strengthening public confidence in our banking system. This step will ensure that the U.S. […]
San Andreas, CA…Please be advised Calaveras County Public Works has issued complete road closures of the following roads due to flooding and other road issues: Hogan Dam Road at State Route 26 (Valley Springs) Hawver Road from Jesus Maria Road to Victory Lane (San Andreas) Jesus Maria Road from Hawver Road to Whiskey Slide Road […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services and Public Works Department have added a 10th location for sandbags and sand at the Arnold Branch Library. Please limit the number of sandbags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel. Murphys Fire Station, 37 Jones St. Vista Del Lago Cul-de-sac near Valley […]
Washington, DC…Hearing on the Weaponization of the Federal Government
Washington, DC…Silicon Valley Bank, Santa Clara, California, was closed today by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect insured depositors, the FDIC created the Deposit Insurance National Bank of Santa Clara (DINB). At the time of closing, the FDIC as receiver immediately […]
Washington, DC…From the White House…”Budget Details Plan to Invest in America, Lower Costs and Cut Taxes for Working Families, and Protect and Strengthen Medicare and Social Security. President Biden has long believed that we need to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out, not the top down. Over the past two years, […]
Washington, DC…(CSPAN)..Emotional testimony from Sgt. Vargas-Andrews on suicide bombing outside of Kabul airport: “I opened my eyes to marines dead or unconscious lying around me…The withdrawal was a catastrophe in my opinion. There was an inexcusable lack of accountability. and negligence.”
Stockton, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) strongly recommends motorists avoid travel as much as possible until an incoming atmospheric river weather event subsides. The National Weather Service forecasts over the next 5-7 days: • Lingering mountain/foothill snow showers today. • A warmer wet weather system Thursday afternoon into early next week with higher snow […]
San Andreas, CA….Pending Storm Preparation Activity: With continued inclement weather expected through March 2023 in much of California, the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services is working with local and state government partners to coordinate any necessary response and provide resources to ensure that residents stay safe. Calaveras County has Sandbags and Sand Available for […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will remain closed through Sunday, March 12—possibly longer. Reopening on March 13 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast at the end of the week that could result in further impacts to the park. Conditions will be evaluated on a daily basis and the park will provide an update […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom met with emergency response officials on March 5th at the State Operations Center and received an update on winter storms and the state’s work to support disaster response and relief efforts. Last week, the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency and activated the California Guard and State Operations Center to bring […]
Washington, DC…Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies on monetary policy in Senate hearing
Selma, Alabama…Hello, hello, hello! Please. Oh, you see all those folks out there. Hey, everybody. How are you? (Applause.) Selma is here! Well, before I be- — please, have a seat, if you have one. I once said that, “Have a seat if you have one,” and the press said, “They don’t have seats. He […]
Washington, DC…Well, Chancellor, welcome back to the Oval Office. Welcome back to the White House.Olaf, we’ve — there’s been a lot changing since the last year you were here. Matter of fact, if I’m not mistaken, you were here in February of 2022, and Russia was amassing its troops — 185,000 troops on the Ukrainian […]
Washington, DC…Please, all — please be seated. I have to say at the outset — and I’ve had the great honor — and we have other Medal of Honor recipients here — and that I’ve been able to give one of those medals. And we have five here. But this, Mr. Secretary, may be the […]
San Andreas, CA…A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for most of Calaveras County beginning 10AM Saturday, March 4 to 10AM Monday, March 6. The storm is expected to bring snow down to elevations of 1500 feet and is likely to cause road delays and closures. Travel during this time […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Disaster Recovery Center located in San Andreas is scheduled to close this Saturday, March 4th at 5:00PM. Until then, hours of operation will remain 9:00AM-5:00PM. A Disaster Recovery Center has opened at the Amador County Administration Center. It is located at 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642. Hours of operation […]
Baltimore, Maryland….Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Good to see you all. And it’s good — it’s good to be almost home. (Laughter.) Leader Jeffries, thank you for your partnership and your leadership. And, Pete, thanks for organizing this retreat and having me here. You know, she couldn’t be here tonight. I know Whip Katherine Clark — […]
Sacramento, CA…In addition to tax relief measures that Governor Gavin Newsom announced in January, California is also extending the state tax filing and payment due dates to October 16, 2023 for Californians impacted by the winter storms in December and January. This aligns California with the Biden Administration, which announced that the IRS extended various due […]
Washington, DC…WATCH LIVE: Attorney General Garland testifies in Senate Judiciary oversight hearing
San Andreas, CA…We are working diligently with our available resources to address as many needs throughout the County as possible. With this widespread event, our snow removal resources are spread thinner than usual. We have snow removal crews working 12-hour shifts, 24 hours a day throughout the County. Due to the large volumes of snow […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 2/28/2023 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 time […]
San Andreas, CA…The National Weather Service has extended the winter storm warning for most of Calaveras County through Wednesday, March 1st. A blizzard warning is in effect for high elevation regions of Calaveras County and is expected to last until Wednesday. Travel during this time could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds and snow […]
East Palestine, OH…Nearly three weeks after the Ohio train derailment in East Palestine, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is visiting the Columbiana County village on Thursday. During his visit, Buttigieg is expected to “to meet with community members affected by the Norfolk Southern hazardous train derailment, receive an update on the ongoing investigation by the […]
Avery, CA…Good Morning Everyone, Our VUSD team has assessed conditions this morning and all Vallecito Union schools will be on their regular school start time today, Thursday, Feb. 23rd. The upper bus serving AMS/HFE will run the Snow Route stopping at Hwy 4 stops only today. Parking lots and sidewalks are being cleared this morning […]
San Andreas, CA…The County of Calaveras is pleased to announce that Teresa Hitchcock has agreed to become its new County Executive Officer (CEO) effective March 25, 2023. Ms. Hitchcock holds a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Political Science and Economics from California State University Bakersfield and has 22 years of public sector experience with […]
East Palestine, OH…Former President Donald Trump visits East Palestine, Ohio to donate water and supplies.
Kyiv, Ukraine…As the world prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, I am in Kyiv today to meet with President Zelenskyy and reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. When Putin launched his invasion nearly one year ago, he thought Ukraine was weak and […]
