Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 263,000 in November, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, health care, and government. Employment declined in retail trade and in transportation and warehousing. This news release presents statistics from […]
Auburn, CA…The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), a California state agency focused on supporting and improving the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada and California’s Cascade, will host its quarterly board tour and meeting Dec. 8 and 9 in the town of Mariposa. Starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, the Board […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Health reminds the public to stay aware of respiratory virus symptoms and prevention measures as cases begin to rise across the state. The recent increase is made up of a combination of illnesses including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, pneumonia, and COVID-19. An early wave of RSV coupled with other […]
Valley Springs, CA…On 11/29/2022, at approximately 1454 hours, a Jamestown man was stopped at the stop sign on Burson Rd, waiting to cross SR-12. A Valley Springs woman was driving west on SR-12 at 45 miles per hour, approaching the intersection with Burson Rd. The Jamestown man failed to observe the approaching Dodge Ram and […]
Washington, DC…Hello, hello! (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please, take a seat if you have one. I say that because one day I said, “Take a seat,” and everybody said, “He doesn’t even understand there’s no chairs out here.” (Laughter.) Well, Deb — thank you, Madam Secretary, for that introduction. Thirty-five generations of […]
Washington, DC…I am grateful to Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats and Republicans for taking urgent action to prevent a rail shutdown. This overwhelming bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives makes clear that Democrats and Republicans agree that a rail shutdown would be devastating to our economy and families across the country. The Senate must […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Energy Commission (CEC) held a hearing today on the record gas price spike of 86 cents in 10 days earlier this year that resulted in record profits for oil companies, digging into the fact that no state regulations or costs had changed and refinery maintenance only accounted for 5.8% of California’s gas […]
Washington, DC…With today’s bipartisan Senate passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, the United States is on the brink of reaffirming a fundamental truth: love is love, and Americans should have the right to marry the person they love. For millions of Americans, this legislation will safeguard the rights and protections to which LGBTQI+ and […]
Bay City, Michigan…Hello, Michigan! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello, hello! I’ll tell you what: I — if I — my mom is looking down from Heaven and saying, “Apologize to these people because you have their — you have their back to them.” I apologize — (laughter) — because I’m going to be talking that way. […]
West Point, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site. This project is in the North-Eastern portion of Calaveras County near Winton Road and Lily Valley Circle in West Point, CA. Smoke may be visible in the area during […]
Washington, DC…As the world continues its fight against COVID-19, other ongoing outbreaks are stark reminders of the continued and constant threat posed by infectious diseases. The global Mpox outbreak and an Ebola outbreak in Uganda are just two of the most recent examples of how the risks and impact of emerging infectious diseases are increasing […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is Back in Action Today! The full agenda for the special meeting is below. Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 11/29/2022 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 […]
Washington, CA…Nearly $200 billion in life insurance and annuity benefits provided families and retirees with financial security. New data from the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) shows that life insurance companies paid $100 billion to beneficiaries of life insurance policies and $97.7 billion to annuity holders in 2021, both record highs for a single […]
San Andreas, CA…Caltrans District 10 and Clean California are partnering with Calaveras County to hold a series of FREE Dump Day events for area residents. The third event will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2022, 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Calaveras County Government Center, located at 891 Mountain Ranch Rd, San Andreas, […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom will host the 91st Annual California State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Performers for this year’s celebrations will include singer, songwriter & dancer Tinashe, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, cast members of Dear San Francisco, the […]
Sacramento, CA…The Newsomes Wish California a Happy Thanksgiving
Sonora, CA…As the holiday season approaches, the Stanislaus National Forest is pleased to announce our inaugural season offering Christmas Tree permits. In celebration of this event, this year only, Christmas Tree permits will be made available for free. Christmas Tree permits will be available Friday, November 25 through recreation.gov who charges a $2.50 processing fee. […]
Washington, DC…Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, and Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Jenny Lind, CA…CCWD is starting a service line replacement project in Jenny Lind along Baldwin Street. Work will take place Monday’s through Thursday’s and traffic control devices will be in place. Please be patient and drive cautiously through construction zones.
Arnold, CA…White Pines Lake is owned and operated by CCWD. The lake provides drinking water to the Sheep Ranch community. This fall, CCWD’s construction crew cleaned and repaired the dam and spillway at White Pines Lake. Over the next few years, we will continue to conduct maintenance around the lake. In addition to the ongoing […]
Arnold, CA…Caltrans District 10 and Clean California are partnering with Calaveras County to hold a series of FREE Dump Day events for area residents. The second event will take place on Saturday, November 19, 2022, 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Hazel Fischer Elementary School, located at 1605 Blagen Rd, Arnold CA. This Free Dump […]
Washington, DC…Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced today the appointment of former career Justice Department prosecutor and former chief prosecutor for the special court in The Hague, Jack Smith, to serve as Special Counsel to oversee two ongoing criminal investigations. The first is the investigation, as described in court filings in the District of Columbia, […]
Sacramento, CA…The following is the executive summary from the Legislative Analyst’s Office on CA’s finances….”Economic Conditions Weigh on Revenues. Facing rising inflation, the Federal Reserve—tasked with maintaining stable price growth—repeatedly has enacted large interest rate increases throughout 2022 with the aim of cooling the economy and, in turn, slowing inflation. The longer inflation persists and […]
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels Camp is located in the heart of the California Foothills and is home to Gold Rush history, beautiful landscapes, a lifestyle that many want to be a part of, and is home to the world famous Calaveras County Frog Jump Jubilee every May. To visit the City’s new website […]
Arnold, CA…Calaveras County Gateway Signs Public Workshop in Arnold Today
Washington, DC…It was an end of an era this morning on Capital Hill as Nancy Pelosi said she intends to give up her leadership roll for the House Democrats. She also plans to remain in congress but not in leadership. Whether you are on the left or the right side of the political isle. Nancy’s […]
Arlington, VA…The unity of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group is solid and the group is making great strides in getting the Ukraine military the capabilities it needs to defend the country, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the Pentagon today. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint […]
Washington, DC…Last week’s elections demonstrated the strength and resilience of American democracy. There was a strong rejection of election deniers, political violence, and intimidation. There was an emphatic statement that, in America, the will of the people prevails. I congratulate Leader McCarthy on Republicans winning the House majority, and am ready to work with House […]
Sacramento, CA…Following Governor Newsom’s call for more ambitious climate action, state’s climate plan would create 4 million new jobs, slash greenhouse gas emissions by 85%, and cut oil usage by 94%. Amid global climate talks, the Scoping Plan lays out world’s first detailed pathway to carbon neutrality by 2045, as signed into law by Governor […]
Cape Canaveral, CA…Watch live as our mega Moon rocket launches an uncrewed Orion spacecraft on a six-week mission around the Moon and back to Earth. NASA is targeting Wednesday, Nov. 16, for the launch of the Artemis I Moon mission during a two-hour launch window that opens at 1:04 a.m. EST (0604 UTC). During #Artemis […]
