Sacramento, CA…Heat wave on track to be California’s hottest and longest for September. With unprecedented demand on the grid, increased energy conservation is needed across all sectors this week. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, Californians should conserve energy to reduce the risk of outages. With triple-digit temperatures forecasted through Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom […]
Oakland, CA…With high temperatures continuing across California and the West, the state’s grid operator has directed utilities including Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to prepare for possible rotating power outages due to the potential for electricity supply on the larger Western region grid to fall short of the increased demand. Rotating outages are a […]
San Andreas, CA…The excessive heat warning issued by the U.S. National Weather Service has been extended until 8pm on Friday, September 9th. As dangerously hot conditions continue this week, Calaveras County Public Health reminds everyone to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed. County officials urge people to guard against heat-related illness: ● Drink plenty […]
San Francisco, CA…As excessive heat continues to bake California and the West, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to encourage customers to reduce demand on the grid. With temperatures for Tuesday forecast to be, once again, into triple digits, PG&E is prepared in all manner to respond to heat-related power outages, should they occur. […]
Sacramento, CA…On Labor Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed landmark legislation to empower fast-food workers with new wage and workplace protections to support their health, safety and welfare. AB 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act by Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), authorizes the creation of the Fast Food Council comprised […]
Milwaukee, WI…Hello, Milwaukee! (Applause.) My name is Joe Biden. I am Jill Biden’s husband. (Applause.) And I want to start by saying: Any child under 12 years of age deserves a little extra ice cream or something for doing this. (Laughter.) This has got to be the most boring thing in the world for you, […]
Folsom, CA…With historic heat bearing down on California for the next several days and energy demand approaching record levels, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) is stepping up its call for consumers to lower electricity use in the afternoons and evenings to avoid outages. “Starting tomorrow, this multi-day event is going to get much more […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 5, 2022, as Labor Day in the State of California. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION On Labor Day, we honor the working people who fuel California’s prosperity and support the very fabric of our society. Our state […]
Sacramento, CA…The western United States is experiencing extreme heat that will continue through Wednesday, September 7. Across the state, temperatures are 10 to 20 degrees hotter than normal, with temperatures expected to climb this weekend. Extreme heat endangers vulnerable Californians, including our elderly and those with health concerns. State agencies and departments have gathered resources […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Siskiyou County to support the response to the rapidly-spreading Mill Fire, which has burned more than 900 acres since it began today amid dangerous fire weather. The Governor also announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
Sonora, CA….It does not feel like it this weekend, but the autumn equinox is fast approaching! As we enter into this season please know that the archery hunt season has begun and rifle hunt season is fast approaching. Hunters are allowed to hunt on Forest lands and in the Emigrant, Mokelumne and Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. It […]
Mather, CA…Due to the usually strong heat wave that is forecast to occur over the next seven days, Holm Power House is prepared to respond to any dispatches from the California ISO in real time. Individuals recreating on the Tuolumne River during this time should be aware that river flows may change suddenly and for […]
Folsom, CA…As the state moves into the most intense heat of the summer, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) is preparing for challenging grid conditions over the next several days, and calling on Californians to lower electricity use during Flex Alerts. A Flex Alert is in effect today from 4 to 9 p.m., when consumers […]
Folsom, CA…The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued another statewide Flex Alert, calling for voluntary electricity conservation for tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 3 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., due to increasing high heat, tightening energy supplies and more potential strain on the grid. A Flex Alert is also in effect today from 4 p.m. […]
Philidelphia, PA…(Idependence Hall)..My fellow Americans, please, if you have a seat, take it. I speak to you tonight from sacred ground in America: Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is where America made its Declaration of Independence to the world more than two centuries ago with an idea, unique among nations, that in America, we’re […]
Philadelphia, PA…President Biden Delivers a Primetime Speech on the Continued Battle for the Soul of the Nation
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Connect can provide transportation to the Cooling Centers, September 3rd-5th. Please call our Operations Center 209-754-4450 to arrange a ride. Stay safe!
Jefferson City, MO…Yesterday, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry filed a Joint Statement on Discovery Disputes, asking the Louisiana District Court to compel the Department of Justice to turn over communications between high-ranking Biden Administration officials from the White House, Department of State, FBI and others and major social media […]
San Andreas, CA…The U.S. National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of the foothill region Saturday, September 3rd through Tuesday, September 6th. Temperatures are expected to reach extremely hot conditions of up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit in some parts of the county. Older adults, young children, people with chronic conditions, and […]
Folsom, CA…Extreme heat continues urgent need to conserve electricity from 4 to 9 p.m. The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has extended its statewide Flex Alert, calling for a second consecutive day of voluntary electricity conservation tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 9 p.m., due to continuing extreme temperatures pushing up energy demand and […]
Sacramento, CA…Beginning Wednesday, California and the western U.S. will experience extreme heat that will strain the grid with increased energy demands. In response, Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a State of Emergency to temporarily increase energy production and reduce demand. The California Independent System Operator has called a Flex Alert for today, August 31, asking […]
Folsom, CA…The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, for today, Aug. 31 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., due to high temperatures pushing up energy demand and tightening available power supplies. With excessive heat in the forecast across much of the state and Western […]
Wilkes-Barre, PA…Mr. Mayor, thank you. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Before you walk down, I want the Caseys to come up with me, because where I come from, Scranton is Casey’s Country. (Applause.) We — we got raised in the same neighborhood, in Green Ridge, not far from two of the best little […]
Washington, DC…Mikhail Gorbachev was a man of remarkable vision. When he came to power, the Cold War had gone on for nearly 40 years and communism for even longer, with devastating consequences. Few high-level Soviet officials had the courage to admit that things needed to change. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, […]
Folsom, CA…Starting tomorrow through Tuesday, California and the West are expecting extreme heat that is likely to strain the grid with increased energy demands, especially over the holiday weekend. Temperatures are forecast to begin rising Wednesday, August 31, intensifying through the holiday weekend and extending to early next week. In many areas of the West, […]
Twain Harte, CA…California State Parks announced a $46.2 million investment to build healthier communities by creating and improving recreational facilities in 25 local parks. Twain Harte R.P.D. will receive $1,202,700 to improve Twain Harte Meadows Park in the Town of Twain Harte by constructing new open space meadow, outdoor pavilion, outdoor water and environment discovery […]
Angels Camp, CA…California State Parks announced a $46.2 million investment to build healthier communities by creating and improving recreational facilities in 25 local parks. The City of Angels will receive $3,000,000 to acquire 3.82 acres to expand and improve Utica Park by constructing new amphitheater, interpretive hiking trail and parcourse, Mark Twain Statue, trailhead kiosk, pavilion, […]
Sacramento, CA… As hot, dry conditions and strong winds continue to fuel dangerous wildfire conditions across the West, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of firefighting resources to Oregon to help combat the Rum Creek Fire. At the request of Oregon Governor Kate Brown, Governor Newsom directed the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services […]
Cape Canaveral, FL…From NASA…”The launch director halted today’s Artemis I launch attempt at approximately 8:34 a.m. EDT. The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft remain in a safe and stable configuration. Launch controllers were continuing to evaluate why a bleed test to get the RS-25 engines on the bottom of the core stage to […]
Oakland, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the release of the annual Homicide in California, Crime in California, Use of Force Incident Reporting, and Juvenile Justice in California statistical reports. The reports provide policymakers, researchers, law enforcement, and members of the public with vital statewide information on criminal justice statistics in California to support informed […]
