Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today directed the Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management (CalGEM) Division to initiate regulatory action to end the issuance of new permits for hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) by January 2024. Additionally, Governor Newsom requested that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) analyze pathways to phase out oil extraction across the state by […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Newsom’s announcement today regarding his upcoming executive order to ban fracking will further divide California into regions of haves and have-nots. The proposed ban on fracking will mean job losses, increased gas and food prices making life that much harder for Californians. Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) released the following statement: […]
Placerville, CA…The Eldorado National Forest is busy getting ready for the upcoming visitor season. Exciting upgrades to many developed recreation sites are underway or have been recently completed by our partners Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and El Dorado Irrigation District (EID). These companies manage reservoirs and support recreation facilities throughout the forest which are […]
Washington, DC…April 21, 2021, Mr. Speaker: We are way beyond any question of whether we face a border crisis – the question now is whether we have a border at all. When I put that question directly to the President of the Border Patrol, his answer was an emphatic NO. By abandoning the border wall, […]
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney and Senator Tom Carper for a press conference ahead of the passage of H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would grant statehood to the residents of the District of […]
Los Angeles County, CA…Caitlyn Jenner today filed paperwork to run for Governor of California. Visit CaitlynJenner.com to follow her campaign to get California moving in the right direction as more updates will be announced in the coming weeks. “California has been my home for nearly 50 years. I came here because I knew that anyone, […]
Washington, DC….Thank you, Madam Vice President. Good morning to all of our colleagues around the world — the world leaders who are taking part in this summit. I thank you. You know, your leadership on this issue is a statement to the people of your nation and to the people of every nation, especially our […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Tomorrow’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: April 23, 2021 at Health & Human Services Moderna Vaccine Eligibility for this clinic includes people 18 years & older who live or work in Amador County. Walk-ins are welcome. On-site registration is available. The upcoming clinic will be held at Health &Human Services located at 10877 Conductor Blvd, […]
Merced, CA…The California Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the results of a search warrant operation in Huntington Beach by the DOJ-led Merced Area Gang & Narcotic Enforcement Team (MAGNET) that led to the arrest of Luis Armando Romero Jr. of Turlock. Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California Phillip A. Talbert announced […]
Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct intermittent one-way traffic control next week while performing bridge maintenance. Work will be conducted as follows: STATE ROUTE 4: • From the Old Highway Connector (end of bypass) to Red Hill Road from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. beginning Monday, April 26 through Friday, April […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform maintenance work and employ one-way traffic control next week. Crews will work from Blue Lakes Road to Route 89 West from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. beginning Monday, April 26 through Friday, April 30, 2021. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. This work is scheduled to […]
Washington, DC…The Leaders Summit on Climate from the White House
Sacramento, CA…Governor Newsom and the governors of Connecticut, Hawaiʻi, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington sign joint letter urging Biden Administration to set nationwide ZEV standards and leverage American Jobs Plan investments to support ZEV infrastructure. Governor Newsom to participate in virtual U.S. Climate Alliance event today […]
Washington, DC…Good evening. First, I want to thank the jury for their service, and I want to thank Mr. Floyd’s family for your steadfadnest [steadfastness]. Today, we feel a sigh of relief. Still, it cannot take away the pain. A measure of justice isn’t the same as equal justice. This verdict brings us a step […]
Ukiah, CA…Regional state of emergency proclaimed for Russian River Watershed to protect communities and reduce environmental impacts. With much of the West experiencing drought conditions and California squarely in a second consecutive dry year, Governor Gavin Newsom today directed state agencies to take immediate action to bolster drought resilience and prepare for impacts on communities, […]
San Andreas, CA…This morning Calaveras County moved from the more restrictive “Red” tier to the less restrictive “Orange” tier. This less restrictive tier allows for more business activities to resume or expand, such as indoor dining at 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer; or a capacity increase up to 75% if all guests […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Moves to the Orange Tier as COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Continue. Today, Calaveras County was moved to the orange tier (moderate risk level). This means that some businesses and activities can open with modifications. Restrictions on businesses that were already opened have lessened in many instances. As the county opens up further, […]
Sacramento, CA…Struggling small businesses are getting a helping hand from the state and the efforts are much-needed. Taking a page out of the Republican playbook, the legislature has adopted tax conformity language for small businesses from Senate Bill 265 by Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno). Today, the California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 80 to help struggling employers who received the […]
Washington, DC…It’s with great sadness that Jill and I learned of the passing of Vice President Walter Mondale, but great gratitude that we were able to call one of our nation’s most dedicated patriots and public servants a dear friend and mentor. Jill and I had the opportunity to speak to Fritz and his family […]
Murphys, CA…Fuels reduction can occur in many forms from hand thinning, to mechanical thinning, to prescribed fires. One piece of the preparedness puzzle is the work we do surrounding our communities and, in this video, you will see a shaded fuel break near completion in Murphys, CA. We are doing our part to prepare for […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors have a full plate of items on the agenda which is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 4/20/2021 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 […]
Minneapolis, MN….Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale (January 5, 1928 – April 19, 2021. The following is a statement from his family. “It is with profound sadness that we share news that our beloved dad passed away today in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As proud as we were of him leading the presidential ticket for Democrats in 1984, we […]
Pasadena, CA…Monday, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. The Ingenuity team at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California confirmed the flight succeeded after receiving data from the helicopter via NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover at 6:46 a.m. EDT (3:46 a.m. PDT). […]
Washington, DC…The renowned environmentalist and author, Rachel Carson, wrote in her seminal book Silent Spring that, “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: April 23, 2021 at Health & Human Services for Moderna Vaccine. Eligibility for these clinics include people 18 years & older who live or work in Amador County. Of note: Must live or work in Amador County to be eligible. Using Chrome browser, an iPad or an iPhone works best with the registration […]
Washington, DC…Well, good afternoon. The Prime Minister has brought the sun out, so he can do about anything. Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for being here. It’s been my pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Suga to the White House. This is our first in-person meeting here — the first head of state that I’ve asked […]
Sacramento, CA…On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on the, “Long-term Solvency of the Highway Trust Fund: Lessons Learned from the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives Program and Other User-based Revenue Solutions, and How Funding Uncertainty Affects the Highway Programs.” The hearing largely focused on the failures of the […]
Sacramento, CA…On April 15, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved Frontier Communications corporate restructuring to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy, first initiated almost one year ago. Frontier is one of the two largest Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILEC) in California, offering phone, video, and/or broadband service in 44 counties. The CPUC adopted various conditions […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed legislation to create a statewide policy for the rehiring of workers laid-off by the pandemic, bolstering the state’s efforts to ensure an equitable recovery from the pandemic. SB 93 requires employers in the hospitality and business services industries, including hotels, airports and large event centers, to […]
Sacramento, CA…California’s unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage points to 8.3 percent in March as the state’s employers gained 119,600 jobs1, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two surveys. This comes after February’s upwards-revised (+15,100 jobs) month-over gain of 156,100 jobs, which alone was more than the 155,400 jobs […]
