Washington, DC…Today, President Joseph Biden issued an Executive Proclamation restoring Bears Ears National Monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante in southeast Utah and Northeast Canyon and Seamounts Marine National Monument on the New England coast. The protection of Bears Ears National Monument has been one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s top priorities for the past decade. […]
Washington, DC…Hello, folks. Good afternoon, everyone. Today, for the first time since March of 2020, the American unemployment rate is below 5 percent. In just eight months since I became President, in the midst of a grave public health and economic crisis, the unemployment rate is now down below 5 percent — at 4.8 percent. […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 194,000 in September, and the unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 4.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, in retail trade, and in transportation and warehousing. Employment in public education […]
Arnold, CA…If you’d like to get vaccinated or tested for Covid-19, Calaveras County’s mobile clinic will be at the Arnold Library this Saturday, October 9. The County’s Health Department is sponsoring the mobile clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Vaccination: Appointments available but walk-ins are welcome. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available – at […]
Washington, DC…During the Trump Administration, Republicans passed one of the biggest tax cuts in American history and the greatest regulatory relief ever. The result was the biggest economic expansion in our lifetimes. Before the lockdown left took a wrecking ball to our economy, Americans were prospering with the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years – […]
San Andreas, CA…The next redistricting public hearing will be held on October 26, 2021, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. The community is encouraged to attend the hearing and provide input on the draft map. The date of the public hearing was changed to provide the community with more time to draft their own maps […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 45 by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) – Industrial hemp products. AB 218 by Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego) – Change of gender and sex identifier AB 260 by Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Scotts Valley) – Guardianships. AB 292 by Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Scotts […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of the Governor’s Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education during a visit to the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. The newly created Council will be tasked with identifying instructional resources to teach students across California about the Holocaust and other acts of genocide and provide young people […]
Huntington Beach, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to Bolsa Chica State Beach Oct. 5th for a briefing by U.S. Coast Guard, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and California Natural Resources Agency officials on the emergency response to the oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach. Governor Newsom yesterday proclaimed a state of emergency in Orange […]
Sacramento, CA…Taking action to combat plastic pollution and advance a more sustainable and renewable economy, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a package of legislation designed to raise consumer awareness and industry accountability, complementing his bold $270 million investment to modernize recycling systems and promote a more circular economy as part of the California Comeback Plan’s […]
Fresno, CA…At an elementary school in Fresno today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation uplifting dual language learners and improving access to child care. The Governor also highlighted the California Comeback Plan’s unprecedented investments to achieve universal transitional kindergarten by 2025 and create college savings accounts for 3.7 million kids. “In California, we are committed to […]
Howell, MI…Hello, Michigan! (Applause.) It’s good to be back. It really is. And, John, thank you for that introduction. The truth of the matter is there’s a reason why the American labor movement across the board has the single-best workers in the world: because you’re the best trained. I wish the American people understood how […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Public Health Division is sad to report that today we will be adding two COVID deaths, a male and a female in their 50’s, to our data dashboard. We at HHSA, Public Health Division send our condolences to each individual’s family, friends and neighbors. Cori L. Allen, MPA Health and […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Media Bulletin (Sunday, October 3, 2021) 01:35 911 Hang Up 2110030003 Occurred on Butte Mountain Rd, in Murphys. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:39 911 Hang Up 2110030004 Occurred on Butte Mountain Rd, in Murphys. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 03:14 […]
Sacramento, CA…Education and public health leaders in California and throughout the country applauded Governor Newsom’s announcement that the state plans to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of vaccinations required to attend school in-person when the vaccine receives full approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for middle and high school grades, making […]
Sacramento, CA…SB 65, aka the California Momnibus Act, aims to close the existing racial gaps in maternal and infant mortality rates. Legislation furthers California’s commitment to reproductive freedom and safety and advances the state’s equity goals by addressing systemic racism. Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 65, the California Momnibus Act, designed to improve maternal and […]
Washington, DC…President Biden Delivers Remarks on the Need to Raise the Debt Ceiling
Long Beach, CA…The unified command is continuing its response Sunday to the reported oil spill off Newport Beach. All available actions are being taken to ensure the safety of the public and response personnel, to control the source and recover spilled materials, to maximize the protection of environmentally sensitive areas and minimize impact to maritime […]
Washington, DC…To heal we must remember, and as our nation mourns the painful milestone of 700,000 American deaths due to COVID-19, we must not become numb to the sorrow. On this day, and every day, we remember all those we have lost to this pandemic and we pray for their loved ones left behind who […]
Sacramento, CA…California State Parks, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the Natural Resources Agency today announced the opportunity for fourth graders to apply for a free California State Parks Adventure Pass. Effective today, they can apply for the pass that will give them the opportunity to explore 19 select state parks free for a full […]
San Francisco, CA…At a school in San Francisco, Governor Newsom announced plans to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of vaccinations required to attend school in-person when the vaccine receives full approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for middle and high school grades, making California the first state in the nation to […]
Gardena, CA…At Rowley Park, alongside legislators, community leaders and families of victims of police violence, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation creating a system to decertify peace officers for serious misconduct. The Governor also signed legislation increasing transparency of peace officer misconduct records, improving policing responsibility and accountability guidelines, raising eligibility standards and banning harmful […]
Washington, DC…Tonight, I signed into law the continuing resolution to fund the government through early December. I want to thank both houses of Congress—especially Senators Leahy and Shelby and Representatives DeLauro and Granger—for this bipartisan agreement, and for avoiding a government shutdown as we have seen so often in the past. It meets critical and […]
San Andreas, CA – A measles case is under investigation by Calaveras Public Health in a child under the age of 5. The child was not vaccinated against measles and has since recovered. There was no known travel outside of Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. Public Health officials identified several locations where the public may have […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Public Health Division is sad to report that today we will be adding one COVID death, a man in his 60’s, to our data dashboard. We at HHSA, Public Health Division feel the community’s loss and send our sincere condolences to this person’s family, friends and neighbors.
Washington, DC…Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today introduced the U.S. Air Travel Public Safety Act, a bill that would require all passengers on domestic airline flights to either be fully vaccinated, have recently tested negative for COVID-19 or have fully recovered from COVID-19. The bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation […]
Oakland, CA…Governor Newsom has signed 31 affordable housing bills focused on cutting red tape and holding cities accountable for providing their fair share of housing. California Comeback Plan’s $22 billion housing and homelessness investment will lead to the creation of over 84,000 new housing units and exits from homelessness. Governor announces new Housing Accountability Unit […]
Washington, DC…Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. Thanks for joining us. Today, I’m joined by Drs. Nunez-Smith, Walensky, and Fauci. First, I’ll give an update on our vaccinations program. I’ll begin with booster shots. For weeks, we worked with partners — including governors, pharmacies, doctors, and long-term care facilities — to get ready for boosters. As a result, we […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. Some of the items on the Agenda are: County Covid Update, Autopsies, Air Pollution Control & More. The Complete agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/28/2021 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 […]
