San Diego, CA… California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued guidance with best practices and mitigation measures for local governments considering approval of development projects in fire-prone areas. Wildfires are part of California’s present, and as a result of climate change, increasingly part of California’s future. Eight of the 10 largest wildfires in California history […]
Sacramento, CA… Seasonal eradication program to transition to year-round enforcement task force focused on addressing environmental, economic, and labor crimes. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the eradication of nearly one million illegally cultivated cannabis plants and the seizure of more than 200,000 pounds of illegally processed cannabis as part of the California Department of […]
Roseville, CA… Opinion Piece By Ted Gaines. If giving unemployment benefits to criminals sitting behind bars or fraudsters in foreign countries wasn’t enough to make your stomach turn, recently, we learned that California’s unemployment fraud initial estimate of $20 billion is closer to $32 billion and counting. During the pandemic, millions of Californians sought unemployment […]
Valley Springs, CA… Jerry Jones December 31, 1945 ~ October 7, 2022 (age 76) Jerry Jones, 76, passed away on October 07, 2022, in Valley Springs, CA. Jerry was born on December 31, 1945, in Bakersfield, CA. Jerry served in the U. S. Army. Jerry is survived by Spouse Marie Jones and his two daughters […]
Sacramento, CA…On the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $6.5 billion investment of taxpayer money to expand broadband infrastructure and enhance internet access for unserved and underserved communities, today construction began in rural San Diego County on the first leg of the 10,000-mile broadband network aimed at bringing high-speed internet services to all Californians, no matter […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Labor will publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Oct. 13 to help employers and workers determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The proposed rule would provide guidance on classifying workers and seeks to combat employee misclassification. Misclassification is a serious […]
Yosemite, CA…Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), Yosemite National Park was recently awarded an approximately $31.6 million construction contract to upgrade the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. The project includes a major seismic upgrade throughout the historic hotel as well as a kitchen renovation. Kitchen project work is currently underway and work to upgrading the seismic safety will begin near the end of the year. “The Ahwahnee […]
Washington, DC…Doctor, thank you very, very much. It’s very gracious of you. I appreciate it. And the U.S. Fire Administration is doing a great job. Look, I want to take this opportunity to thank you all, to — for an opportunity to speak at this summit. And it’s wonderful to see so many good friends, […]
Jenny Lind, CA…On October 9, 2022, at about 2:00 AM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch 911 Center received multiple reports of a person shooting in an unsafe manner in the 7000 block of Gabor Road in Jenny Lind (Calaveras County). While checking the area, deputies parked their vehicles on the roadway near where the […]
Austin, TX…Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. (Applause.) Good afternoon. It is so good to be back at the LBJ, just the library and everything that it means and, of course, the university. But I’m just so thrilled to be with all of you and to be back here. I visited here years ago. And it […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/11/2022 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 Government Code Section 54956.9 […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring October 10, 2022, as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION For the fourth year in a row, and marking three decades since the City of Berkeley organized the first Indigenous Peoples’ […]
Sacramento, CA…Hallie Gorman Campbell, 41, of Sonora, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Tuolumne County Superior Court. Campbell has served as a Deputy Public Defender at the Tuolumne County Public Defender’s Office since 2011. She served in several roles at the California Parole Advocacy Program from 2010 to 2011. Campbell earned […]
Sacramento, CA…Starting today, $9.5 billion in Middle Class Tax Refund payments will begin going out to Californians, with refunds of up to $1,050 that will benefit millions of eligible Californians under the largest such program in state history. This unprecedented refund program to get money back in the pockets of Californians builds upon last year’s […]
San Francisco, CA…In the latest of several climate partnerships among Pacific Coast governments, California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia signed a new Statement of Cooperation (SOC) Thursday recommitting the region to climate action. The partnership promotes collaboration between the four regional governments on accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, investing in climate infrastructure like EV […]
Juneau, AK…U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, today released the following statements after two Russian nationals landed at a beach near Gambell, located on the northwest tip of St. Lawrence Island in Alaska, and requested asylum in the United States. “We are actively engaged with federal officials and residents in Gambell to […]
Oakland, CA…To make sure customers stay safe during planned wildfire safety outages, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers new and expanded customer resources in case Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are needed this autumn. Because high winds may cause trees and debris to contact energized lines and possibly start a wildfire, PG&E may need […]
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]
Washington, DC…As part of long-standing, ongoing efforts to be better prepared to save lives following radiological and nuclear emergencies, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is purchasing a supply of the drug Nplate from Amgen USA Inc; Nplate is approved to treat blood cell injuries that accompany acute radiation syndrome in adult and […]
Sacramento, CA…With new figures showing that California’s nation-leading utility assistance programs distributed $1.4 billion to support upwards of 2.2 million struggling households during the pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that another $1.4 billion is set to go out before the end of the year to cover overdue utility bills. The additional $1.4 billion that Governor […]
Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Local Fire Protection Committee for Measure A will host a Town Hall at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Native Sons of the Golden West Hall, 389 Main St., Murphys. The Town Hall offers a chance for voters to learn the details of Measure A, the Calaveras Local Fire Protection Tax Initiative. […]
Cape Canaveral, FL…The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Nicole Aunapu Mann, commander; Josh Cassada, pilot; and mission specialists JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Koichi Wakata, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina has safely reached orbit, and the nosecone has been opened. At 1:30 p.m., NASA will host a postlaunch news conference from NASA’s […]
Oakland, CA…More than 5 million Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) electric customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their energy bill this month. The credit was created by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as part of the state’s efforts to fight climate change. PG&E is pleased to administer the credit in a timely […]
Calaveras County, CA…(Updated…ThePineTree.net Will Stream the Event from Sequoia Woods) The Calaveras GOP is planning Candidates Forums on the dates below… Bret Harte Union High School District & Vallecito Union School District: Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Sequoia Woods Country Club, 1000 Cypress Point Dr., Arnold, CA Bret Harte & Mark Twain […]
Washington, DC…The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Kim Kardashian for touting on social media a crypto asset security offered and sold by EthereumMax without disclosing the payment she received for the promotion. Kardashian agreed to settle the charges, pay $1.26 million in penalties, disgorgement, and interest, and cooperate with the Commission’s ongoing […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Amador County Public Health and Animal Control Departments remind residents that rabies in wildlife continues to pose a risk to pets and people. In September 2022, a fox tested positive for rabies after contact with dogs in an unincorporated area outside of Plymouth. Due to contact with this fox, the dogs are on […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Calaveras County, California. As of today, HPAI had previously been confirmed in domesticated flocks in […]
Washington, DC…THE FIRST LADY: Good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE FIRST LADY: As we gather in honor of the High Holy Days, I know that all of our hearts are with those affected by the hurricanes. May — many have had to flee their homes, as you’ve seen. Temples will be shuttered on Yom Kippur. […]
Arnold, CA…(From the we should have posted this earlier dept) Please be advised that there will be a complete road closure at Arnold Byway, Arnold on Thursday, September 29, 2022. There are no designated detour routes, however traffic control personnel will allow local and emergency access as necessary. Please follow instructions provided by on site […]
Washington, DC…Jimmieka, she — please, sit down. Sit down. (Laughter.) She’s awful good, isn’t she? She was really good. Jimmieka, thank you for joining us and — for this historic Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Before I begin, though, I — speaking of health, you all have been reading and hearing about the hurricane […]
