Atlanta, CA…After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention. He has the full support of his family and his medical team. The Carter family asks for privacy during this time […]
Columbia, CA…We are having a meet & greet event the 23rd of this month! Please feel free to share this flyer, and we hope to see a lot of you there! The Mother Lode Prescribed Burn Association (MLPBA) was created by a group of inspired locals who realized the importance of using fire as a […]
Washington, DC…To view the letter from the Physician to the President, visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Health-Summary-2.16.pdf or click the image below. ###
Rancho Calaveras, CA…The Jenny Lind and Valley Springs community is invited to a CCWD town hall meeting scheduled for February 16th at 5:30 located at the Rancho Calaveras Clubhouse. CCWD staff will be discussing new projects relevant to Jenny Lind Service Area customers as well as a recap of the emergency storm response during the […]
San Andreas, CA…The County of Calaveras will be temporarily closing the Maury Rasmussen Airport runway from February 21, 2023 at 7:00 am (0700) until 5:30 pm (1730) on Thursday, February 23, 2023. The County is in the process of reconditioning the airport and will be performing pavement studies for future reconstruction. Additionally, a NOTAM for […]
San Andreas, CA…Do you have children or grandchildren in middle school or up? This class is a must! Join us as we tackle this heavy topic. Youth substance abuse, ID and prevention. These 2 part series will open your eyes to what is happening in our county and how you can help prevent our children […]
Miami, FL…As part of Knight Foundation’s belief that a strong Fourth Estate is paramount to a thriving democracy, the organization has worked with Gallup to study Americans’ trust in the news media, consistently finding that their level of confidence is driven by perceptions of news organizations’ accuracy, bias and transparency. However, a new report finds […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Works Department wants to inform the public that the annual roadside weed control spraying along county roads is beginning. Roadside weed spraying is important to prevent weeds from encroaching on the edges of roads, which can obstruct driver’s views, lead to road damage, and fuel wildfires. County staff typically sprays a […]
Washington, DC…Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) yesterday released the following statement announcing she will not run for reelection in 2024 but will continue to serve out her current term in office: Feinstein with President George W. Bush and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, October 25, 2007 “I am announcing today I will not run for reelection in […]
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.5 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 6.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter was by […]
San Andreas, CA…Seeds of Kindness was formed in 1994 in Angels Camp, spearheaded by Jim & Judy Bergantz, then owners of Bergantz Nursery. A small group of local residents are working together to encourage and promote random acts of kindness throughout Calaveras County. In 1995, the Angels Camp City Council passed a proclamation that Angels […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… The Board Photo Has Not Been Updated Yet for 2023 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 2/14/2023 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll Call […]
Truckee, CA…Sierra Business Council administers the Sierra Nevada Energy Watch (SNEW), a program that provides local public agencies and businesses within Pacific Gas & Electric Company territory with free energy efficiency consulting services designed to cut energy costs. As energy supply costs increase, we encourage public agencies and small- and medium-sized businesses to utilize energy-efficient […]
Sonora, CA… Community Job Fair at Columbia College, Sonora CA on Wednesday, February 15th from 1 PM – 4 PM. Columbia College and Mother Lode Job Training are hosting a Community Job Fair on Wednesday, February 15 from 1pm-4pm in the Oak Pavilion. This event is open to Columbia College students, alumni, and community members. […]
Washington, DC…Earlier today, President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Trudeau on the unidentified, unmanned object in North American air space. The object was closely tracked and monitored by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over the last 24 hours and the President has been continually briefed by his national security team since the object was […]
Washington, DC…Please, everyone, have a seat. Let me begin by saying thank you, thank you, thank you for being here. It’s a long trip for a lot of you, and I — I hope you have found it worth it so far. And good evening, everyone. I felt like we had a decent meeting yesterday. […]
Washington, DC…White House Press Briefing & Kirby Update on Balloon Shot Down Over Alaska
Sacramento, CA…To continue expanding the state’s affordable housing stock and increase capacity for additional climate-smart infill housing, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the first funding awards under a new streamlined application process aimed at accelerating the development of new projects while saving time and money at the local level. What you need to know: Approximately […]
Sacramento, CA…California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom today announced GoFundMe has signed the California Equal Pay Pledge – bringing the total number of signatories to 100. Classy, an affiliate of GoFundMe that serves nonprofits with scalable technology for online fundraising, has also signed the Pledge. The companies have committed to conducting annual company-wide gender pay analyses, […]
San Francisco, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with the California Highway Patrol and other partnering agencies, announced arrests and charges against eight individuals involved in a statewide organized retail theft operation targeting primarily Apple Store locations and resulting in a total loss of approximately $1 million to date. The alleged conduct occurred between […]
DeForest, Wisconsin…Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) If you have a seat, take one. If you don’t, come on up on stage with me. (Laughter.) Well, thank you very much. You know — (picks up a different handheld microphone) — got it over here. Hey, folks. How are you? (Applause.) (Looks at audience on balcony.) Don’t jump. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Need help applying for disaster assistance in Calaveras? Go to Frog Town. Calaveras residents, have you been impacted by the winter storms? Do you need information on what to do next? Make sure to go to the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, also known as Frog Town, at 2465 Gun Club Rd., in Angels Camp […]
Angels Camp, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will hold an in-person public meeting regarding an intersection control and roadway improvement project in Calaveras County. The in-person public meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 8, 2023), at the Bret Harte Union High School Multipurpose Room at 323 South […]
Washington, DC…House Oversight committee holds hearing with Twitter executives on Hunter Biden laptop
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is recruiting volunteers who reside and travel in rural and tribal communities to participate in the latest testing phase of a “road charge” pilot. Up to 500 volunteers will participate in a seven-month simulated road charge system, which charges drivers based on the number of miles they travel […]
Vallejo, CA…A report from the USDA Forest Service reveals about 36.3 million trees across 2.6 million acres of federal, state and private land died in California in 2022. This year, the central Sierra Nevada Range and areas further north showed the highest mortality rates with true firs being the most impacted. The Forest Service and partners […]
Washington, DC…During his first State of the Union address, President Biden announced a four-part Unity Agenda focused on areas where members of both parties can come together and make additional progress for the American people: ending cancer as we know it; delivering on the sacred obligation to veterans; tackling the mental health crisis; and beating the opioid […]
Philadelphia, PA…Biden and Harris speak at Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Allan Zaremberg, former President and Chief Executive Officer of the California Chamber of Commerce: “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Allan Zaremberg, a passionate voice for California’s business community for decades and trusted advisor to several California Governors. […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom recognized California Highway Patrol officers Ryan Ayers and Kenneth Weckman for their actions that went above and beyond the call of duty by awarding them with the Governor’s Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor – the highest state award for valor presented to a public safety officer. “The heroes we are […]
