Martin Huberty for Supervisor

Martin Huberty for Supervisor

Murphys, CA…Executive Director of the Calaveras Visitors Bureau & CEO of the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce, Huberty, a 6th generation resident, understands the needs of citizens and businesses, how county organizations operate, and where funding should be spent. To learn more about Martin, visit his website: www.huberty4calaveras.com Source = Paid Political Advertising

Yosemite Summer Reservations Starting May 20th

Yosemite Summer Reservations Starting May 20th

Yosemite, CA…Beginning Friday, May 20, 2022, Yosemite National Park will implement a temporary peak-hours reservation system. Building on lessons learned during the summer reservation systems in 2020 and 2021, the peak hours reservation system is designed to spread visitation out and reduce chronic congestion in the park. The reservation requirement will be in place through […]

Over Two-Thirds of the Nation’s Counties Lost Population from Outbound Migration & Low Birthrate

Over Two-Thirds of the Nation’s Counties Lost Population from Outbound Migration & Low Birthrate

Washington, DC…More than 73% (2,297) of U.S. counties experienced natural decrease in 2021, up from 45.5% in 2019 and 55.5% in 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2021 estimates of population and components of change released today. Natural decrease occurs when there are more deaths than births in a population over a given […]

Governor Newsom Convenes CARE Court Roundtable at Napa State Hospital Highlighting Framework to Help Californians with Severe Mental Illness

Governor Newsom Convenes CARE Court Roundtable at Napa State Hospital Highlighting Framework to Help Californians with Severe Mental Illness

Napa, CA…The CARE Court framework would provide services outside of locked facilities, with a community-based approach.  Provides earlier, desperately needed help for individuals with severe schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders.  Governor Gavin Newsom today convened a CARE Court roundtable at Napa State Hospital alongside Californians who could benefit from the new framework, medical professionals, […]

Calaveras Local Fire Protection Initiative Headed to Ballot in November

Calaveras Local Fire Protection Initiative Headed to Ballot in November

Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras County Clerk Rebecca Turner this week certified that volunteers collected enough voter signatures to place the Calaveras Local Fire Protection Tax Initiative on the November Ballot. That means that the citizen initiative will now go to the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors on April 12 so the board can formally call an […]

CCWD Adopts New District Boundaries

CCWD Adopts New District Boundaries

San Andreas, CA…After several public meetings, the CCWD board adopted new district boundaries for its directors during a public hearing held on March 9. CCWD is an independent special district with county-wide jurisdiction that is governed by a five-member board of directors. Each director represents a portion of the County and is elected by the […]

Governor Newsom Proposes $11 Billion Relief Package for Californians Facing Higher Gas Prices

Governor Newsom Proposes $11 Billion Relief Package for Californians Facing Higher Gas Prices

Sacramento, CA…Registered vehicle owners in California will be eligible for at least $400 per vehicle, totaling $9 billion in direct payments to millions of Californians. $2 billion in relief for free public transportation for three months, pausing a portion of the sales tax rate on diesel, and suspending the inflationary adjustment on gas and diesel […]

War Crimes by Russia’s Forces in Ukraine

War Crimes by Russia’s Forces in Ukraine

Washington, DC…Since launching his unprovoked and unjust war of choice, Russian President Vladimir Putin has unleashed unrelenting violence that has caused death and destruction across Ukraine. We’ve seen numerous credible reports of indiscriminate attacks and attacks deliberately targeting civilians, as well as other atrocities. Russia’s forces have destroyed apartment buildings, schools, hospitals, critical infrastructure, civilian […]

President Biden on NATO Summit

President Biden on NATO Summit

Brussels, Belgium…NATO leaders met today on the one-month anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine to reiterate our strong support for the Ukrainian people, our determination to hold Russia accountable for its brutal war, and our commitment to strengthening the NATO Alliance. We had the privilege of hearing directly from President Zelenskyy, and […]

Jen Psaki on Idaho Law Restricting Women’s Access to Abortions

Jen Psaki on Idaho Law Restricting Women’s Access to Abortions

Washington, DC…We knew that when Texas passed SB8, its extreme law that blatantly violates the constitutional right reaffirmed by Roe v. Wade, it would invite other states to follow. Today, Idaho became the first state to adopt a similar law – a six-week restriction relying on private citizens to enforce the law. This development is […]

Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, May 15, 1937 – March 23, 2022

Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, May 15, 1937 – March 23, 2022

Washington, DC…Statement from the family of Madeleine K. Albright: We are heartbroken to announce that Dr. Madeleine K. Albright, the 64th U.S. Secretary of State and the first woman to hold that position, passed away earlier today. The cause was cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends. We have lost a loving mother, grandmother, […]

Briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Chris Meagher and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

Briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Chris Meagher and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

Washington, DC…Hello, everyone. Good afternoon. As you can see things are changing and moving pretty rapidly around here today. Obviously, we’ve had some last-minute adju- — adjustments to the briefing, which is why I’m up here today. I know folks might have some questions after the statement that we just released from Jen. And we […]

A Positive Covid Test for White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki

A Positive Covid Test for White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki

Washington, DC…Today, in preparation for travel to Europe, I took a PCR test this morning. That test came back positive, which means I will be adhering to CDC guidance and no longer be traveling on the President’s trip to Europe. I had two socially-distanced meetings with the President yesterday, and the President is not considered […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Eliminate Out-of-Pocket Costs for Abortion Services

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Eliminate Out-of-Pocket Costs for Abortion Services

Sacramento, CA…Amid continued attacks on reproductive freedom throughout the country, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for abortion services, ensuring cost is not a barrier to accessing care.  Governor Newsom signed SB 245, the Abortion Accessibility Act by Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), in a virtual ceremony today joined by […]

California and Japan Partner to Bolster Economic Relations and Trade, Tackle Climate Change

California and Japan Partner to Bolster Economic Relations and Trade, Tackle Climate Change

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom met with Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. Koji Tomita to strengthen economic cooperation and investment between California and Japan, and build on previous engagement with a framework for how we can tackle climate change and accelerate the transition to clean transportation together. The signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) covers climate change, […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! (Supervisors Meeting Replay Below)

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! (Supervisors Meeting Replay Below)

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 […]

Calaveras County Annual Roadside Weed Spraying 2022

Calaveras County Annual Roadside Weed Spraying 2022

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Works Department wants to inform the public that the annual roadside weed control spraying along county roads is beginning in CSA 1 Rancho Calaveras, on April 4, 2022. Roadside weed spraying is important to prevent weeds from encroaching on the edges of roads, which can obstruct driver’s views, lead to road […]

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings – Day 2

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings – Day 2

Washington, DC(PBS)…Lawmakers will question Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on March 22 as the Senate Judiciary Committee continues its Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Jackson was nominated by President Joe Biden in February to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. If confirmed, she will be the first Black woman on the high court. After opening statements […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today!

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today!

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today! The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 3/22/2022 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 § […]

White House on President Biden’s Travel to Poland

White House on President Biden’s Travel to Poland

Washington, DC…This week, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Poland following his meetings in Brussels, Belgium with our NATO Allies, G7 Leaders, and European Union Leaders to discuss international efforts to support Ukraine and impose severe and unprecedented costs on Russia for its invasion. On Friday, March 25, President Biden will travel to […]

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings – Day 1 from PBS

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings – Day 1 from PBS

Washington, DC…The confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s nominee to be an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, are expected to begin Monday, March 21 at 11 a.m. ET with opening statements. If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Jackson – a Harvard graduate who currently serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals […]

Governor Newsom Proposes $100 Million to Support Tribal-Led Initiatives that Advance Shared Climate and Conservation Goals

Governor Newsom Proposes $100 Million to Support Tribal-Led Initiatives that Advance Shared Climate and Conservation Goals

Sacramento, CA…At Friday’s California Truth & Healing Council meeting, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a budget proposal to establish a $100 million funding opportunity to strengthen partnerships with California Native American tribes to achieve the state’s ambitious climate and conservation goals. The proposed funding would support tribal initiatives that advance shared climate and biodiversity goals including research, […]

President Biden’s Bilateral Meeting with Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland

President Biden’s Bilateral Meeting with Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland

Washington, DC…President Biden Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met virtually today with Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland, upholding a longstanding White House tradition on St. Patrick’s Day that symbolizes the deep ties and historic partnership between our countries. The President expressed regret that he […]

Federal Reserve to Raise Federal Funds Interest Rate 1/4 to 1/2 Percent

Federal Reserve to Raise Federal Funds Interest Rate 1/4 to 1/2 Percent

Washington, DC…Indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. Job gains have been strong in recent months, and the unemployment rate has declined substantially. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher energy prices, and broader price pressures. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is causing tremendous human […]

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