Sacramento, CA…The latest from the California Dept of Public Health. Updates as of December 13, 2021. Adds requirement for universal masking indoors statewide December 15, 2021, through January 15, 2022.. Guidance For the Use of Masks. Background: The COVID-19 vaccines remain effective in preventing serious disease, hospitalization, and death from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Unvaccinated persons […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court Decision allowing Texas’s ban on most abortion services to remain in place: “I am outraged by yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing Texas’s ban on most abortion services to remain in place, and largely endorsing Texas’s scheme to insulate its law from the […]
Wilmington, Delaware….Good afternoon, folks. Sorry to get you down here late on Saturday afternoon, but I want to provide an update on the deadly and devastating tornadoes that moved across several states in central United States, including touching down across 227 miles of Kentucky alone. I’m monitoring the situation very closely since early this morning. […]
Washington, DC…The President was briefed by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jen O’Malley Dillon, and White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Julie Chavez Rodriguez on the severe weather and tornadoes that impacted seven states overnight and which continues to affect communities across multiple […]
Washington, DC…Multiple states were affected by an outbreak of tornadoes Friday night. FEMA is monitoring to meet the needs of survivors as well as state, local and tribal governments and is actively coordinating with affected states to address unmet needs. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell spoke with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to ensure the state has all federal […]
Washington, DC…Arrival & Ceremony for Former Senator Bob Dole at the Capital.
San Andreas, CA…The proposed draft map discussed at the Board of Supervisors meeting on November 16, 2021, is available for viewing on the redistricting website. The Board intends to adopt the map as part of the regular meeting on December 7, 2021, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. The hearing will begin at 11:30 AM or […]
Washington, DC…80 Years ago today was the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. This attack threw the US fully into WWII. In this piece we would like to feature FDR’s crafting of his “Date which will live in Infamy” speech that was delivered to Congress on December 8, 1941. From the National Archives & FDR Library…”Early […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. Redistricting & More Fill Agenda. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 12/7/2021 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 […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom visited Strapping, a Sacramento gift shop, and encouraged Californians to shop local for the holidays. “California’s small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating over two-thirds of our jobs and supporting our nation-leading recovery,” said Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom, who today […]
Sacramento, CA…The 90th Annual California State Capitol Virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring CA family traditions, musical performances, and more.
Washington, Dc…From the Elizabeth Dole Foundation…”It is with heavy hearts we announce that Senator Robert Joseph Dole died early this morning in his sleep. At his death, at age 98, he had served the United States of America faithfully for 79 years. More information coming soon.” A bit more from Wikipedia…”Robert Joseph Dole (July 22, […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The Caldor Fire raged in the Sierra Nevada of California for 68 days last summer, consuming more than 221,000 acres of forestland, making it the 15th largest and 16th most destructive fire in the history of California. It literally wiped out the Gold Rush-era town of Grizzly Flats and for days threatened […]
Washington, DC…New Actions Aim to Get Americans Boosted for Even Greater Protection Against the Delta and Omicron Variants, Keep Schools and Businesses Open, and Help Quickly Respond to Surges if Needed During the Colder Months Today, President Biden will announce new actions to combat COVID-19 as the United States heads into the winter months and […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 210,000 in November, and the unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in professional and business services, transportation and warehousing, construction, and manufacturing. Employment in retail trade declined over the month. This news […]
Merced, CA…Governor Newsom visits a vaccine clinic to highlight booster availability for everyone 18+ and vaccines for everyone 5+ amid detection of Omicron in California.
Sacramento, CA…The Newsom Administration announced the availability of almost $300 million in Clean California grants and called on local communities to submit applications for projects that will clean and beautify local streets, tribal lands, parks and transit centers throughout California. The new grants are part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Clean California initiative, a sweeping $1.1 […]
San Francisco, CA…A confirmed case of the #Omicron variant is in #CA. Californians can protect themselves by getting vaccinated and boosted, wearing a mask, getting tested if they have any symptoms and staying home if sick. Get the facts about the Omicron variant here: http://bit.ly/omicronvariant Governor Newsom visits a vaccine clinic to highlight booster availability […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collison Near Hwy 4 & Hunt Road. Incident: 00375 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 40 – 47 Sr4 Loc Desc: ANI/ALI ONLY Lat/Lon: 38.014982 -120.644466 Detail Information 8:49 PM 10 [33] 1039 SAM BERRI 2 TKS 8:48 PM 9 [31] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 Sam Berri Tow 209-728-3931 * * * […]
Washington, DC…All right. If I can get my pages unstuck here, we’re ready. I’m going to take my mask off when I speak here. First of all, thanks for joining us today. I really appreciate it. I know how incredibly busy you all are and the heck of a job you’re doing to make sure […]
Washington, DC…Good morning, folks. I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving -– able to get together with your family and friends. And it was great to see so many families getting together this Thanksgiving after being apart last year. And we have much to be grateful for as a nation. When I was elected, […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom will host the 90th Annual California State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 2, 2021. The celebration, which dates back to the early 1930’s, will highlight California’s diverse holiday traditions, native heritage and spirit of inclusion. Performers for this year’s celebrations will include program […]
Nantucket, MA…I was briefed by my chief medical advisor, Dr. Tony Fauci, and the members of our COVID response team, about the Omicron variant, which is spreading through Southern Africa. As a precautionary measure until we have more information, I am ordering additional air travel restrictions from South Africa and seven other countries. These new […]
San Andreas, CA…We are sorry to report 3 additional COVID deaths on our COVID-19 dashboard this afternoon; one female in her 80s, one male in his 70s, and one male in his 50s. This tragic outcome is hard to experience and with the holidays upon us, I do pray as a community we find a […]
Washington, DC…Over the last 18 months, the COVID-19 pandemic forced an unprecedented global economic shutdown. As the world is re-opening from a near economic standstill, countries across the globe are grappling with the challenges that arise as consumer demand for goods outpaces supply. But here in the United States, the economic recovery is stronger and […]
Sacramento, CA… In response to a recent increase in organized retail theft activities across the state, Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to increase their presence near major retail sites and announced a proposed increase in the 2022-2023 state budget to combat retail theft. “The level of organized retail theft we […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has granted pardons to two members of California tribes, the Koi Nation of Northern California and the Resighini Rancheria. Tribal leaders support these pardons, which recognize the grantees’ efforts and successes in rehabilitation post-conviction, as well as their extraordinary service to their communities. These pardons coincide with Native […]
Washington, DC…Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Jerome Powell for a second term as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and to nominate Dr. Lael Brainard to serve as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. While our country still faces challenges as […]
Washington, DC….Good afternoon, everyone. Please be seated. I’m honored to welcome you, for the first time as President, to a Thanksgiving tradition here at the White House that reminds us to have a little bit of fun and to always be grateful. You know, as a University of Delaware man, I’m partial to Blue Hens, […]
Washington, DC…CBO estimates that enacting this legislation would result in a net increase in the deficit totaling $367 billion over the 2022-2031 period, not counting any additional revenue that may be generated by additional funding for tax enforcement. CBO This estimate is based on language in two documents, which are available from the House Committee […]
