San Andreas, CA…After 28 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Calaveras County, Undersheriff Jim Macedo will be retiring on October 7, 2022. Undersheriff Macedo has either worked in, supervised, or managed every division, unit, and team in the Sheriff’s Office during his career. With the unfortunate death of Sheriff Gary Kuntz, Jim Macedo […]
San Francisco, CA…Building on California’s historic efforts to tackle the housing crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation to streamline the housing approval process in California and create thousands of good paying jobs. Governor Newsom also announced $1 billion in awards to 30 shovel-ready projects through the California Housing Accelerator – creating 2,755 new homes […]
Sacramento, CA…California’s climate has changed. We are experiencing more extreme weather – hotter temperatures, longer and more severe droughts, worsening wildfires and dangerous flash flooding. We’re seeing this not just in California, but across the entire American West. These changes mean we must continue adapting to a hotter, drier future. Without action, state officials believe […]
Washington, DC…Well, Bob, thank you — thank you very much for that introduction. Bob didn’t tell you one of the most important criteria he had to be here, in addition to being a fighter, was he had two daughters-in-law and a son who went to the University of Delaware. (Laughter.) Well, look, folks, a lot […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Dear Amador County Families and Community: On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Amador County Unified School District, I am sending this notification to provide an update regarding the current situation with the Amador High School varsity football program. On September 17, 2022, the District suspended the Amador High School varsity […]
Angels Camp, CA…Plan to attend to learn more about local candidates and measures. Sponsored by: Angels Camp Business Association Destination Angels Camp & Calaveras County Association of Realtors. #candidatesnight2022 #communityoutreach #knowledgeispower Event occurs on 09/27/2022 from 06:00 PM to .
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today! The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/27/2022 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 § […]
Washington, DC…Hello! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Oh, so friendly. Hi. Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, a couple things at the top. We would like to announce that President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Biden will host President Emmanuel Macron and Mrs. Brigitte Macron of France for a state visit to the […]
Angels Camp, CA…Plan to attend to learn more about local candidates and measures. Sponsored by: Angels Camp Business Association Destination Angels Camp & Calaveras County Association of Realtors. #candidatesnight2022 #communityoutreach #knowledgeispower
Monongahela, PA…This morning Republican House GOP leaders launched their “Commitment to America” based on the four tenets of: Fight Inflation and Lower the Cost of Living, Reduce Crime and Protect Public Safety, Make Sure Every Student Can Succeed and Give Parents a Voice, Hold Washington Accountable. The livestream replay of the press event is below. […]
Angels Camp, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will install drainage pipe systems (culverts) on State Route 49 from approximately a half-mile south of Red Hill Road to Gun Club Road near Angels Camp in Calaveras County. Culverts drain water to help prevent erosion and maintain the structural integrity of roadways. Construction is scheduled to […]
San Andreas, CA…We have all experienced the challenges of driving our local roads. They can be narrow, winding and, in some cases, one lane. Imagine how much worse those challenges would be in a fire or flood. You have the opportunity to express your concerns to the Calaveras Council of Governments, the Regional Transportation Planning […]
New York, NY…Thank you. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, my fellow leaders, in the last year, our world has experienced great upheaval: a growing crisis in food insecurity; record heat, floods, and droughts; COVID-19; inflation; and a brutal, needless war — a war chosen by one man, to be very blunt. Let us speak plainly. A […]
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. […]
Washington, DC…Recent indicators point to modest growth in spending and production. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher food and energy prices, and broader price pressures. Russia’s war against Ukraine is causing tremendous human […]
New York, NY…New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, the Trump Organization, senior management, and involved entities for engaging in years of financial fraud to obtain a host of economic benefits. The lawsuit alleges that Donald Trump, with the help of his children Donald Trump, Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric […]
New York, NY…Governor Gavin Newsom sits down for a fireside chat at the Clinton Global Initiative 2022 Meeting focused on accelerating climate action. The Clinton Global Initiative — established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton — is bringing together global leaders to act on climate change, health equity, economic growth, the global refugee crisis and […]
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…Congressman McClintock (CA-04) today delivered the following remarks on the House floor discussing the President’s recent remarks in Philadelphia and other events. Mr. Speaker: As the tensions of civil war reached a boiling point, President Lincoln vainly reached out to Democrats with these words: “We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be […]
McLaughlin, South Dakota…The remains of a Soldier killed during the Korean War will be interred Sept. 30, at All Nations Veteran’s Cemetery. Graveside services for Army Pfc. Melvin J. Little Bear will be performed by Kesling Funeral Homes, Mobridge, preceding the interment. A native of Standing Rock, Little Bear was a member of A Battery, […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today! The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/20/2022 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 Pledge of Allegiance Staff Announcements This is a time for County […]
Murphys, CA…Join us tonight for a livestream of the 2022 VUSD Board Candidates Night. The feed will be on the front page of ThePineTree.net and will go live just before the 6pm start!
Washington, DC…In a wide-ranging conversation with Scott Pelley, President Biden answers questions on Taiwan, inflation, the classified documents found in former President Trump’s home and more. “60 Minutes” is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments and profiles of people in the news, the broadcast began in 1968 […]
London, UK…Watch Sky News live: A period of national mourning has begun after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Philadelphia, PA…In these crazy hyper-political times all of us could take a few minutes to reflect that the United States is unique among nations in that we are nothing more and nothing less than a shared belief in a collection of ideas. We are not Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, Irish or even English. We are […]
Mare Island, CA…California enacted some of the nation’s most aggressive climate measures in history yesterday as Governor Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of legislation to cut pollution, protect Californians from big polluters, and accelerate the state’s transition to clean energy. The Governor partnered with legislative leaders this session to advance groundbreaking measures to achieve carbon […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today on Twitter…”Hey @GovRonDeSantis, clearly you’re struggling, distracted, and busy playing politics with people’s lives. Since you have only one overriding need — attention –let’s take this up & debate. I’ll bring my hair gel. You bring your hairspray. Name the time before Election Day. @CNN”
Washington, DC…Good morning. Thanks for joining us. I’m Bob Fenton, the White House Monkeypox Response Coordinator. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Fauci, Dr. Walensky, and Dr. Daskalakis. Before I turn to my colleagues, I want to provide an update on the important progress we’re making in combatting monkeypox. We continue to leverage every capability at […]
Copperopolis, CA…Over the last few weeks, there has been a lot of frustration and confusion about the possibility of a biosolids composting facility at CCWD’s wastewater treatment plant in Copperopolis. CCWD has participated in two well-attended community meetings over the last week in an effort to respond to the community’s concerns. Many in the community […]
Sacramento, CA…Letter Governor Newsom sent to the AG…”Dear Attorney General Garland, Like millions of Americans, I have been horrified at the images of migrants being shipped on buses and planes across the country to be used as political props. Clearly, transporting families, including children, across state lines under false pretenses is morally reprehensible, but it […]
