Martha’s Vineyard, MA…To our Island community, here is an update on current humanitarian crisis on Martha’s Vineyard….We continue to provide shelter, food, and care to individuals that arrived on the Island yesterday. A coalition of Vineyard towns, community-based, and nonprofit groups are assisting in this effort. We will continue to work very closely with our […]
Sacramento, CA…The State Water Resources Control Board does not have the right control senior water rights holders. An appeals court ruled on Monday that the State Water Resources Control Board lacks the power to interfere with so-called “senior” water rights holders and deny their use of water from rivers to water farmland and other uses. […]
San Jose, CA…Alongside state and local leaders and Californians impacted by mental illness, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation enacting CARE Court, a paradigm shift that will provide individuals with severe mental health and substance use disorders the care and services they need to get healthy. Governor Newsom signs CARE Court into law alongside state […]
Foresthill, CA…The fire was active Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, particularly on the northeast side. Night-shift crews completed firing operations on the north side from Forks House Trailhead to the Deadwood Road. On the west side, south of Foresthill where the fire spotted over the Middle Fork of the American River Tuesday afternoon, fire activity […]
Washington, DC…Sen. Paul plays 2004 C-SPAN Washington Journal clip of Dr. Fauci. Fauci: “That film that you showed was really taken out of context…Reuters fact-checked, looked at that…” Paul: “Actually, words don’t lie.” Full video here: https://www.c-span.org/video/?522732-…
Sacramento, CA…..Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed a first-of-its-kind social media transparency measure to protect Californians from hate and disinformation spread online. AB 587 by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) will require social media companies to publicly post their policies regarding hate speech, disinformation, harassment and extremism on their platforms, and report data on […]
Washington DC…President Biden and Vice President Harris deliver remarks alongside the First Lady and Second Gentleman at an event celebrating the Inflation Reduction Act. Quotes from the White House… “From the historic Inflation Reduction Act to the once-in-a-generation Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.” “From the first meaningful gun safety law in nearly 30 years to the most […]
Houston, CA…Kenneth Winston Starr July 21, 1946 – September 13, 2022. A Reagan judicial appointee and Solicitor General under George H.W. Bush, Ken Starr also served as Independent Counsel, President and Chancellor of Baylor University and Dean of the Pepperdine School of Law. Starr had a distinguished career in academia, the law and public service. […]
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.1 percent in August on a seasonally adjusted basis after being unchanged in July, 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 shelter, food, and medical […]
Boston, MA…Hello, Boston! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! Gov, is it okay if they sit down? Please, have a — take a seat if you have one. I once said that when there were no chairs out there, “Take a seat.” And they said, “There goes Biden again.” Anyway, thank you. Jenaya, thank you for that […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Tomorrow. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/13/2022 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code § 54956.8, […]
Arlington, Virginia…Secretary Austin, General Milley, to all the families and loved ones who still feel the ache of that missing piece of your soul, I’m honored to be here with you once more to share in this solemn rite of remembrance and to reflect on all that was lost in the fire and ash on […]
Merced, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with the Merced Police Department, today announced the arrest of Dhante Jackson for the murder of eight-year-old Sophia Mason. Jackson was arrested on September 10 in Newark, California after a months-long search and an investigation led by the Merced Police Department with assistance by the Merced Area Gang […]
Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras County Annual Hazardous Waste Collection Events. See the flier below for full details.. Event occurs on 09/10/2022 from All Day to .
Angels Camp, CA…General James B. Hecker was promoted to Four-Star General of the Us. Air Force on June 27, 2022. As a Bret Harte graduate, General Hecker is evidence that great things can come from small places. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, Hecker […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Conserves was formed in Spring, 2015 as an opportunity for agencies to provide a consistent outreach message to the community during droughts. All major water agencies in Calaveras County are members including, Union Public Utility District, Valley Springs Public Utility District, City of Angels, Blue Lake Springs Mutual Water Company, Utica Power […]
New Albany, Ohio…Thank you, Pat, for that introduction. And pretty amazing — pretty amazing. It was just back in January when we were together at the White House with Senator Brown and Senator Portman announcing this historic investment. In March, I shared the story in my State of the Union Address — the story of […]
Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras County Annual Hazardous Waste Collection Events. See the flier below for full details..
Santa Anna, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer today announced the filing of misdemeanor charges against Amplify Energy, Beta Operating Company, and San Pedro Bay Pipeline (collectively, “Amplify”) for discharging approximately 25,000 gallons of petroleum from an underwater pipeline off the coast of Huntington Beach in October 2021. The charges […]
Sacramento, CA…Amid continued dangerous fire weather, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Riverside County due to the Fairview Fire and for El Dorado and Placer counties due to the Mosquito Fire. The Fairview Fire has burned more than 19,000 acres and caused civilian fatalities. Both fires are threatening multiple communities and […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Queen Elizabeth II: “California joins the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and people around the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “The longest-ruling monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II has had an extraordinary impact throughout her momentous […]
Aberdeenshire, Scotland…The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. Thursday, 8 September 2022.
Monroe, Louisiana….Judge Terry A. Doughty a United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana on Tuesday ordered Dr. Anthony Fauci and the White House Press Secretary to hand over their communications with social media companies. The ruling stems from a lawsuit alleging the Biden administration colluded with the companies to censor viewpoints that […]
Angels Camp, CA…The City wants your input! We hired a consulting firm to assist with five-year strategic plan development and we want to learn what matters most to you about the services we provide. This survey is open through September 30, 2022, at 5 PM. Angels Camp Community Survey – Be Heard A Great Place […]
Sacramento, CA…As of this morning, there are over 5,600 firefighters making progress on 10 major wildfires and two extended attack wildfires in California. Today, four major wildfires, along with two initial attack incidents have been contained. Yesterday, firefighters responded to 40 new initial attack wildfires across the state. Since the beginning of the year, 251,002 […]
Washington, DC…Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Welcome back. I know you guys are excited to be back with us. Okay. So I’d like to introduce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who has joined us here many, many times before. And we’re excited to have her back today to announce the next steps that […]
Angels Camp – Copperopolis, CA…Please be aware of the upcoming traffic impacts related to the State Route 4 – Wagon Trail Realignment Project: September 7 – September 9, 2022 – From 7 a.m.- 5 p.m., expect traffic delays between Bonanza Mine Way and Appaloosa Road. Flaggers will direct traffic. Drivers should be aware of rolling […]
Washington, DC…This week, we begin a new phase in our COVID-19 response. We are launching a new vaccine – our first in almost two years – with a new approach. For most Americans, that means one COVID-19 shot, once a year, each fall. Starting this week, at tens of thousands of convenient pharmacies, doctor’s offices, […]
Folsom, CA…The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) 3, effective at 5:17 p.m. tonight, as electricity supplies run low in the face of record heat and demand. If necessary, the grid operator can now order rotating power outages to lower demand and stabilize the system. If outages are initiated, […]
Aberdeenshire, Scotland…The Queen received Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle today. Her Majesty asked her to form a new Administration. Ms. Truss accepted Her Majesty’s offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. Ms. Truss is the 15th Prime Minister to serve during Her Majesty’s reign. The first was Winston Churchill in […]
