Washington, DC…Tonight, we grieve for the families of ten people whose lives were senselessly taken and everyone who is suffering the physical and emotional wounds of this horrific shooting. We are grateful for the bravery of members of law enforcement and other first responders who took immediate action to try to protect and save lives. […]
Sheep Ranch, CA…Calaveras County Water District (CCWD), Calaveras County, the Sheep Ranch Fire Department, Cal Fire and numerous other members of the community celebrated the installation of a water tank in Sheep Ranch that will provide additional fire protection and water supply reliability for the area. Photo (L-R): County Supervisor Jack Garamendi, County Planning Commissioner […]
Washington, DC…Hi, everyone. Okay. It would not be a briefing without some special guests. So I have some with me today. Today, President Biden is welcoming mayors, chiefs of police, a county commissioner, and a community violence intervention expert to the White House to talk about how the Rescue Plan is providing historic levels of […]
Sacramento, CA…As the U.S. Supreme Court appears prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade and states throughout the country pass laws to restrict access to reproductive health care and ban abortions, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a Reproductive Health Package to expand access to these vital services and welcome companies from anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ states. The Newsom Administration […]
Sacramento, CA…Assemblyman Frank Bigelow and Senator Andreas Borgeas hosted the 46th Annual Calaveras County Frog Jump competition at the Capitol’s South Lawn this afternoon. “This is one of my favorite events,” notes Assemblyman Bigelow, “We were glad to bring a little fun back to the Capitol after a couple of years off due to the […]
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…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 1.2 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 percent before seasonal adjustment. Increases in the indexes for shelter, […]
Arnold, CA…There is a childcare shortage in District 3. Parents are struggling for solutions. Martin wants to hear your stories and suggestions for problem solving. Kids welcome. Bistro Espresso 1225 Oak Circle, Arnold , CA. Executive Director of the Calaveras Visitors Bureau & CEO of the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce, Huberty, a 6th generation resident, […]
Washington, DC…Good morning. Today I’d like to talk about two potential paths forward to address the number-one challenge facing families today: inflation. This will not be my only speech on inflation, I’m sure. But when you look at the economy today, it’s clear that we’ve made enormous strides. And our plans and our policies have […]
San Andreas, CA…This morning the Board Adopted a Proclamation honoring Corporal Alan Serpa for his 23 years of service to the residents of Calaveras County as a Deputy with the Sheriff’s Office and congratulating him on his retirement. Calaveras County Sheriff Rick DiBasilio, Under Sheriff Jim Macedo & others thanked him for his service. Alan […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 5/10/2022 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 […]
Sacramento, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (Foundation) are continuing their partnership with the California Fire Foundation to (CFF) increase wildfire safety and preparedness. PG&E and The Foundation are providing $1.4 million, in aggregate, to CFF’s Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program (WSPP). Now in its fifth year, the program’s objective […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Palo Alto VA Mobile Medical Outreach and VA Vet Center will be in Calaveras County from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on the following dates: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District Building, 300 W. Daphne St, Valley Springs, CA. Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at TBA • Tuesday […]
San Andreas, CA…California continues to deliver relief to the people of Ukraine. Since March, the state has shipped five, 50-bed field medical stations along with thousands of pieces of protective gear to Ukraine. “California has stood firm in our support for Ukraine since day one of Russia’s unprovoked invasion,” said Governor Newsom. “Our support will […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 428,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, in manufacturing, and in transportation and warehousing. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The […]
Cape Canaveral, FL…On Thursday, May 5 at 1:20 a.m. ET, Dragon and the Crew-3 astronauts autonomously undocked from the International Space Station to return to Earth. After performing a series of departure burns to move away from the space station, Dragon will conduct multiple orbit-lowering maneuvers, jettison its trunk, and re-enter Earth’s atmosphere for splashdown […]
Washington, DC…Today, President Biden announced Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to be Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary. Karine will step into the Press Secretary role replacing Jen Psaki, who will depart from the White House on May 13. Statement from President Biden: “I am proud to announce that Karine Jean-Pierre will […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 5, 2022, as a “Day of Prayer” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation can be found here and a copy is below:
Arnold, CA…California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burn at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Work expected to begin next Tuesday. May 10. California State Parks, in cooperation with CAL FIRE, plan to conduct prescribed burning at Calaveras Big Trees State Park starting next Tuesday, May 10. The planned treatments will cover approximately 250 […]
Murphys, CA…Martin Huberty, candidate for District 3 Calaveras Board of Supervisors, is organizing “The State of Calaveras Housing,” to address housing, one of the biggest issues facing the county. The campaign has retained a national and statewide housing expert, Jessica Hitchcock, to moderate the event along with Huberty. She is also a resident of District […]
Washington, DC…Hi, everyone. All right. Just two items to highlight for all of you at the top. Two short items. Today, we announced an upcoming Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. This will bring attention to the burden of hunger and diet-related disease, which were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the conference, we will […]
Washington, DC…Although overall economic activity edged down in the first quarter, household spending and business fixed investment remained strong. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has declined substantially. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher energy prices, and broader price pressures. The invasion […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council will be Back in Action This Evening! The full agenda is below… CITY HALL CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL REVISED AGENDA May 3, 2022 THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the below statement today regarding a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade: “This draft opinion is an appalling attack on the rights of women across this country and if it stands, it will destroy lives and put countless women in danger. It will be the […]
San Andreas, CA…We are pleased to announce that Lt. Tim Sturm of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded the 2022 Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference Annual Service Award by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. The award was presented at the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference in Las Vegas, NV on April […]
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
Sonora, CA…The 63rd annual Mother Lode Round-Up Parade is Saturday May 7, 2022. The parade will start at 10:00 am and will last approximately three hours. Although open containers will be temporarily allowed between 10:00 am and the parades end within the cordoned area of the parade, glass containers are strictly prohibited. Several streets will […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $3.1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make more batteries and components in America, bolster domestic supply chains, create good-paying jobs, and help lower costs for families. The infrastructure investments will support the creation of new, retrofitted, and expanded commercial facilities as […]