Longtime District 3 Supervisor Merita Callaway Retiring at End of Term.
Murphys, CA…”I will miss these moments but it is time for me to take a new road. I will not be running for re-election. Thank you District 3 for the honor to serve you.”
The Biden Administration to Begin Distributing At-Home, Rapid COVID-19 Tests to Americans for Free
Washington, DC…The Biden Administration is Buying One Billion Tests to Give to Americans for Free; Online Ordering of a Half-Billion Tests Begins on January 19th; Builds on Significant Actions to Expand Testing Capacity and Increase Access to Free Testing. Testing is an important tool to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Public health experts and […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for January 10th, 2022
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Monday, January 10, 2022) 00:05 TRAFFIC STOP 2201100001 Officer initiated activity at S Washington St/Restano Wy, Sonora City. Traffic Stop. . Disposition: Citation Criminal. 00:34 TRAFFIC STOP 2201100002 Officer initiated activity at 7-11, Hwy 108, Jamestown. Traffic Stop. . Disposition: Warning Given […]
Male in 30s is Latest Covid Death in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…Updated COVID-19 Dashboard – Thursday, January 13, 2022* View the interactive dashboard here: https://bit.ly/3bHNbXJ Calaveras Public Health is sad to report one additional death from COVID-19 that includes a male in his 30s. To those people experiencing the loss of a loved one to COVID-19, the team at Calaveras Public Health offers our […]
Supreme Court Strikes Down Employer Vaccine Mandate
Washington, DC…The Court grants the applications to stay the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s challenged rule mandating that employers with at least 100 employees require covered workers to receive a COVID–19 vaccine. The complete ruling is below… SCOTUS Mandates
Amanda Folendorf Elected Calaveras County Board Chair for 2022
San Andreas, CA…Amanda Folendorf was Elected Calaveras County Board Chair for 2022 on Tuesday. Gary Tofanelli was selected as Vice-Chair. Congratulations to both and from watching the Board of Supervisors over the last almost two decades this board while not agreeing on everything is one of the best functioning Boards we have seen. 2022 is […]
The Great Covid Endemic of 2022? California Tells Asymptomatic Covid Positive HCPs to Stay on Job, No Testing Required!
Sacramento, CA…It seems that unofficially at least the California Dept of Public Health has declared the Covid Pandemic over and the endemic phase of the outbreak underway. From the CDPH guidance…”From January 8, 2022 until February 1, 2022, HCP who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 and are asymptomatic, may return to work immediately without isolation and […]
Inflation Highest Since 1982, Consumer Prices Soar 7% Last Year!
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.8 percent in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 7.0 percent before seasonal adjustment. Increases in the indexes for shelter […]
CPUC Proposal a Giveaway to Utilities at Expense of Consumers & Solar Industry Says Save California Solar Coalition
Sacramento, CA— The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) released a proposed decision on net metering, the policy that is responsible for the growth of solar in California by making the state’s most abundant source of renewable energy affordable for consumers of all types. The CPUC proposal would add a $57 per month solar penalty fee […]
Tesla on Net Metering and the CPUC Proposal to Strip Benefits & Impose Charges on Utility Customers with Solar Panels
Palo Alto, CA….Consistent with our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla supports net metering structures that allow customers to supply their own power using on-site renewable energy without penalty. We further support NEM reform that increases the climate and grid benefits of customer-sited clean generation through rate structures that encourage the […]
State Senator Borgeas to Not Seek Re-Election
Sacramento, CA…Senator Borgeas issued the following statement on not pursuing re-election to the California State Senate: “After careful consideration I have decided not to pursue re-election to the California State Senate. It has been an extraordinary honor and privilege to serve the nearly one-million residents in the eleven counties of the 8th Senate District. Our […]
Vaccine Mandates & Critical Race Theory Town Hall Canceled Due Speaker Illness
San Andreas, CA…Vaccine Mandates & Critical Race Theory Town Hall Canceled Due Speaker Illness. To be rescheduled…
President Biden and Vice President Harris Delivers Remarks on Voting Rights
Atlanta, GA…President Biden and Vice President Harris Speak to the American People about the Urgent Need to Pass Legislation to Protect the Constitutional Right to Vote and the Integrity of Our Elections
Governor Newsom on Death of Barstow Firefighter
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Barstow Fire Protection District Engineer David Spink: “Jennifer and I join all those mourning the tragic loss of veteran firefighter David Spink, who was fatally injured in the line of duty. On behalf of all Californians, we extend our deepest condolences to […]
School Superintendents Optimistic About Response from the State on Vaccine Mandates for Students. ~ by Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools Scott Nanik
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras County Superintendents sent a letter regarding the vaccine mandate to Governor Gavin Newsome on Nov. 19, 2021. The response that was received has left us optimistic about the direction that state is taking on the vaccine mandate for students. Click Here or the Above Photo for Full Response..CDPH Response to Calaveras County […]
Build A Strong Safety Net, Not A Mattress Says BOE Member Ted Gaines on State Budget
Sacramento, CA… Board of Equalization Member Ted Gaines today responded to Governor Newsom’s state budget proposal for the 2022-23 fiscal year. “With a $45.7 billion budget surplus, there’s no reason we can’t create a more affordable and sustainable California by investing in housing; expanding California’s water storage; protecting the jobs of California taxpayers; investing in […]
President Biden at the Memorial for Senator Harry Reid
Las Vegas, CA…Well, Mr. President — Barack — I have to tell you: Every time I hear a dial tone, I think of Harry. (Laughter.) Y’all think I’m kidding? I’m not. Jill and I are here for Harry, but he — if he would — he wouldn’t want us to really be here for just […]
Governor Newsom Releases California Blueprint to Take on the State’s Greatest Existential Threats and Build on Historic Progress
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled his 2022-23 state budget proposal – the California Blueprint, a bold plan building on the state’s ongoing work to confront California’s greatest existential threats, bolster our strong economic growth and make historic investments in California’s future. The Blueprint proposes billions more to support the state’s robust response to COVID-19 […]
Governor Newsom Activates National Guard to Bolster State’s COVID-19 Testing Capacity
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has activated the California National Guard to support local communities with additional testing facilities and capacity amid the national surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. “California has led the country’s fight against COVID-19, implementing first-in-the-nation public health measures that have helped save tens of thousands […]
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Administration’s Response to Recent Wildfires
Louisville, Colorado…Hey, folks. We’re about to pick the basketball teams right now, so — (laughter). I get first pick. Hey, first of all, I want to thank the team behind me — the governor; lieutenant governor; the two senators, who’ve been friends for a long time; as well as Joe Neguse, congressman; and your mayor […]
Calaveras County Sheriff Rick DiBasilio Pulls Papers to Run for Another Term
San Andreas, CA…”For all those who are interested, I pulled papers today to run for Sheriff. It has been an honor these past 5 1/2 years and I hope to continue with the support of our county.”
Unemployment Rate Dropped to 3.9% in December but Only 199,000 Jobs Added.
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 199,000 in December, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, in manufacturing, in construction, and in transportation and warehousing. This news release presents statistics from […]
Calaveras Board of Supervisors to Pick 2022 Board Chair & Much More on January 11th.
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors to Pick 2022 Board Chair & Much More on January 11th. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1/11/2022 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 […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for December 20th, 2021
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Monday, December 20, 2021) 00:06 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL 2112200001 Occurred at Sheriffs Posse on Rawhide Rd. , in Jamestown. Road hazard///transferred to CHP. . Disposition: Referred To Other Agency. 00:10 ANY CIVIL PROBLEM 2112200002 Occurred at Black Oak Casino Hotel on Tuolumne […]
President Biden On One Year Since The January 6th Deadly Assault On The U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC…Madam Vice President, my fellow Americans: To state the obvious, one year ago today, in this sacred place, democracy was attacked — simply attacked. The will of the people was under assault. The Constitution — our Constitution — faced the gravest of threats. Outnumbered and in the face of a brutal attack, the Capitol […]
Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Washington, DC…Good morning, and thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update, and Dr. Fauci will present the latest science on Omicron. I’ll start by briefly underscoring the key points the President made yesterday. The coming weeks are going to be challenging. We’re going to see cases continue to rise because Omicron […]
Vaccine Mandates & Critical Race Theory Town Hall
San Andreas, CA…Vaccine Mandates & Critical Race Theory Town Hall. Paid Promotion by the Calaveras GOP
Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Held Special Meeting on State of Emergency for Winter Storms
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Held a Special Meeting yesterday on State of Emergency for Winter Storms. The video replay is below..
Early Winter Storms Provide 202% of Average in First Snow Survey of Season
Phillips Station, CA…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. Early winter storms this month provided a strong start to the season and some drought relief, but California remains in a drought. The Dec. 30th manual survey recorded 78.5 inches of snow depth and a snow […]
President Biden on His Administration’s Battle Against COVID-19
Washington, DC…Remarks by President Biden Before Meeting on COVID-19 THE PRESIDENT: Folks. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Happy New Year, everyone. PARTICIPANTS: Happy New Year. THE PRESIDENT: The Admiral is in the house. SURGEON GENERAL MURTHY: Hi, sir. How are you? THE PRESIDENT: How are you? Well, since we’re more than 10 feet apart while we’re speaking, […]