Supreme Court Sends Abortion Issue Back to States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Washington, DC…The courts full opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is below… 19-1392_6j37
Congressman Tom McClintock on The Perils of Experts
Washington, DC…Congressman McClintock today delivered the following remarks on the House floor. The remarks can be viewed below and a transcript follows: We all know the tale of the Emperor’s New Clothes. Grifters convince an emperor that they’re expert tailors who weave a cloth so fine that only the virtuous can see it. The emperor […]
Self Issuing Permit Stations Available for Late Arriving Stanislaus USFS Visitors
Sonora, CA…Planning a trip into the Wilderness this weekend? Both the Summit Ranger Station and Calaveras Ranger Station have self issuing permit stations if you arrive after hours. Please be sure to follow all of the rules of the Wilderness. https://www.fs.usda.gov/attmain/stanislaus/specialplaces Happy trails! Source = USFS
Supreme Court Expands Gun Rights, Strikes Down Some New York Restrictions
Washington, DC….Supreme Court Expands Gun Rights, Strikes Down Some New York Restrictions. The opinion is below… 20-843_7j80
FDA Denies Authorization to Market JUUL Products
Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) to JUUL Labs Inc. for all of their products currently marketed in the United States. As a result, the company must stop selling and distributing these products. In addition, those currently on the U.S. market must be removed, or risk enforcement action. […]
Supreme Court Renders Opinion in North Carolina Voter Photo ID Case
Washington, DC…Supreme Court Renders Opinion in North Carolina Voter Photo ID Case. 21-248_4fc5
The Supreme Court Renders Opinion in Death by Firing Squad Case
Washington, DC…The Supreme Court Renders Opinion in Death by Firing Squad Case. The opinion is below… 21-439_bp7c
Congressman McClintock’s Remarks of the January 6th Committee
Washington, DC…Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks on the House floor discussing the January 6th Committee. “On February 27, 1933, the Reichstag – Germany’s Capitol building – was set on fire. Who was responsible remains in dispute even today. What is undisputed is that the Nazis, barely holding onto power in a coalition government – […]
Federal Reserve Chair Powell Testifies Before Senate as Interest Rates & Inflation Rise
Washington, DC…(PBS)…Federal Reserve Chair Powell testifies before Senate as interest rates, inflation rise.
January 6 Committee Hearings – Day 4
Washington, DC…(PBS)…The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack will hold its fourth public hearing June 21, focused on former President Donald Trump’s efforts to pressure state legislators and local election officials to change the results of the 2020 presidential election. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 21. […]
Murphys Fire Protection District Seeking District Secretary
Murphys, CA…The Murphys Fire District is looking for a 32 hour per week Administrative Assistant. $23-$25/Hr depending on experience. Applications cab be picked up in person at 37 Jones Street, Murphys CA 95247. Full Details are below… Job Announcement for the position of: DISTRICT SECRETARY Wage: $23.00-$25.00 Per Hour 32 Hours Per Week Benefits: Public […]
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 6/21/2022 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 § […]
ExxonMobil statement regarding President Biden Letter to Oil Industry
Irving, TX…ExxonMobil released the following statement in response to a letter from President Biden. We have been in regular contact with the administration to update the President and his staff on how ExxonMobil has been investing more than any other company to develop U.S. oil and gas supplies. This includes investments in the U.S. of […]
Governor Newsom Honors Fallen El Monte Police Department Corporal and Officer
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the deaths of Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana of the El Monte Police Department: “Jennifer and I join Californians in mourning Corporal Paredes and Officer Santana, two brave public servants who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their tragic loss […]
Executive Order on Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Our Nation has made great strides in fulfilling the fundamental promises of freedom and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) Americans, […]
$1 Billion of New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
Washington, DC…Today, we announced an additional $1 billion in additional military assistance for Ukraine. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the President, I am authorizing our twelfth drawdown of arms and equipment from U.S. Department of Defense inventories for Ukraine’s defense since August 2021, valued at up to $350 million. This authorization, combined with […]
Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement After Raising Interest Rates .75%
Washington, DC…Overall economic activity appears to have picked up after edging down in the first quarter. 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 energy prices, and broader price pressures. The invasion of Ukraine by […]
FAA Greenlights Starship Launches, Requires SpaceX to Take Over 75 Actions to Mitigate Environmental Impact
Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will require SpaceX to take more than 75 actions to mitigate environmental impacts from its proposed plan to launch the Starship/Super Heavy vehicle from Boca Chica, Texas. The actions are part of the agency’s environmental review. The environmental review must be completed along with public […]
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today
Washington, DC….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is enclosed…. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 6/14/2022 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 […]
More Inflation Woes as Producer Prices Index Rising at 10.8%
Washington, DC..The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.8 percent in May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This rise followed advances of 0.4 percent in April and 1.6 percent in March. (See table A.) On an unadjusted basis, final demand prices moved up 10.8 percent for the 12 months […]
Marine Fatalities in Osprey Crash Identified
Miramar, CA…The five deceased Marines from the MV-22B Osprey mishap on June 8, 2022 have been identified. All were assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) Squadron 364, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and were based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, CA. The identities of the Marines are below. […]
January 6 Committee Hearings – Day 2 (PBS)
Washington, DC…The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection presents more of its findings to the public on Monday, June 13. The hearing, the second of several planned by the Jan. 6 committee in the coming weeks, will focus on former President Donald Trump’s level of involvement leading up to and on the day of […]
Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement on Gun Safety Efforts
Washington, DC…U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Cory Booker (D- N.J.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Angus King (I-Maine), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), […]
Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection
Los Angeles, CA…We, the Heads of State and Government of the Argentine Republic, Barbados, Belize, the Federative Republic of Brazil, Canada, the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Colombia, the Republic of Costa Rica, the Republic of Ecuador, the Republic of El Salvador, the Republic of Guatemala, the Republic of Haiti, the Republic of Honduras, […]
At Summit of the Americas, California and Canada Partner to Advance Climate Action
Los Angeles, CA…MOC is latest global climate partnership California has entered into, following similar ones with New Zealand, Japan and China. Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) outlines shared objectives on emissions reduction, nature protection, zero-emission vehicles, climate adaptation and circular economy. Governor Newsom and Canada Prime Minister Trudeau advance climate solutions during Summit of the Americas. […]
Only 150 Calaveras County June 7th Vote By Mail Ballots Left to Be Counted
San Andreas, CA…The following is an update from the Calaveras Clerk Recorders Office…”Election results have been updated today on the Calaveras County Elections webpage. You can view by searching Calaveras County Elections and then clicking on the Election Results icon. There are roughly 150 vote by mail ballots yet to be counted. These ballots were […]
FREE Dog and Cat Rabies Vaccination & Microchipping Clinic
San Andreas, CA…Take advantage of our last clinic before Fall! If you have a dog or cat in need of a Rabies vaccine or microchip, come on down to see us June 11th! This clinic is open and free to all Calaveras County residents only. Just bring your dog on a leash, cat in a […]
Road Closure Planned for Moran Road Improvement Project
Arnold, CA…Lower Moran Road (Arnold) will be closed to local traffic between Love Creek Road and Segale Road beginning Tuesday, June 14th and continuing through Friday, July 8th for road improvements and paving. The road closures will take place between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Tuesday through Friday each week for the […]
Inflation Roars on in May at 8.6% Rate. News Rattles Markets
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.0 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.3 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.6 percent before seasonal adjustment. The increase was broad-based, with the […]
CCWD Calls on Customers to Reduce Water Usage by 20%
San Andreas, CA…California is in the midst of a multi-year drought. The first three months of 2022 were the driest on record, and unfortunately there was not enough precipitation in the Spring to make up for the long stretch of dry weather. The California State Water Resources Control Board has adopted emergency regulations, which determined […]