Division of Boating and Waterways Offers $4.25 Million in Grants to Enhance Public Safety and Protect California’s Waterways

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers $4.25 Million in Grants to Enhance Public Safety and Protect California’s Waterways

Sacramento, CA… The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications to help local public entities enhance safety on California’s waterways, and protect them from abandoned and unwanted vessels. The application period for the competitive grant programs, Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment (BSEE) and Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE), is open […]

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Women’s Military History Week

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Women’s Military History Week

Sacramento, CA…California’s woman veterans are part of a long and proud legacy of military service. Throughout the years, women went to great lengths to serve alongside their male counterparts. Historically, many disguised themselves by dressing as men, leaving behind their homes and families to pledge their lives and allegiance to this nation. Women sacrificed so […]

The CHP Encourages Safe Celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day

The CHP Encourages Safe Celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day

Sacramento, CA… This St. Patrick’s Day, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) remains on alert for impaired drivers, and CHP joins with the California Office of Traffic Safety in reminding drivers to travel safely. “The CHP is committed to making California’s roadways safe for all who use them.” said CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray. “Remember to buckle […]

President Biden During Visit to Smith Flooring Inc.

President Biden During Visit to Smith Flooring Inc.

Chester, PA…As I said, this is a great outfit. This is a union shop. These are people who work like the devil, and they can make a living wage, a decent wage. But 300,000 Pennsylvanians lost jobs — 300,000. And in Delaware County alone — this in 2020 — 19,000. And I’m not being solicitous […]

After Months of Scathing Criticism, US Media and Politicians are Reconsidering Florida’s Response to Pandemic. ~ By Jon Miltimore

After Months of Scathing Criticism, US Media and Politicians are Reconsidering Florida’s Response to Pandemic. ~ By Jon Miltimore

Atlanta, GA…In July, Adam Weinstein of The New Republic wrote that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was leading Americans “on a Death March” by not embracing the same COVID-19 restrictions as many other US states. “Keeping churches open—as well as beaches, restaurants, and dividend-yielding commerce—has been a big priority for Ron DeSantis,” wrote Weinstein. “DeSantis has resisted calls from […]

The March 16th, 2021 CUSD Board Meeting Agenda

The March 16th, 2021 CUSD Board Meeting Agenda

San Andreas, CA… The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to partner with its families and communities in order to graduate all students as engaged, responsible and skilled citizens enabling them to achieve personal success. Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the board […]

ABC Agents Will be out on St. Patrick’s Day to Increase Public Safety

ABC Agents Will be out on St. Patrick’s Day to Increase Public Safety

Sacramento, CA… The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) today announced that it will have agents out enforcing alcoholic beverage laws on March 17th to help make St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as safe as possible. If you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, remember to do so responsibly by having a plan to get home […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is Back in Action on March 16th, 2021 at 8:00 AM

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is Back in Action on March 16th, 2021 at 8:00 AM

San Andreas, CA… The Calaveras Council of Governments Regular Meeting Will be Back in Action on March 16th, 2021 at 8:00 AM. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 3/16/2021 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 […]

Upcoming Amador COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Upcoming Amador COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Sutter Creek & Pioneer, CA… Please be advised these clinics additionally include Amador residents 65 years & older, residents with chronic health conditions (age 18 & over), grocery store workers, agriculture workers, restaurant and food service workers, health care workers, first responders, educators, and community outreach workers. These scheduled COVID-19 vaccine dates would include March […]

President Biden on the Anniversary of the COVID-19 Shutdown

President Biden on the Anniversary of the COVID-19 Shutdown

Washington, DC…Good evening, my fellow Americans. Tonight, I’d like to talk to you about where we are as we mark one year since everything stopped because of this pandemic. A year ago, we were hit with a virus that was met with silence and spread unchecked. Denials for days, weeks, then months that led to […]

Governor Newsom on American Rescue Plan Act

Governor Newsom on American Rescue Plan Act

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement after President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act: “The American Rescue Plan will help California roar back from this pandemic. With this infusion of federal stimulus, California can make faster progress on responding to COVID, supporting small businesses, putting money in people’s pockets, and […]

President Biden at Signing of the American Rescue Plan

President Biden at Signing of the American Rescue Plan

Washington, DC…Thank you for coming in. In the weeks that this bill has been discussed and debated, it’s clear that an overwhelming percentage of the American people — Democrats, independents, our Republican friends — have made it clear — the people out there have made it clear they strongly support the American Rescue Plan. Yesterday, […]

AHCA/NCAL Issues Statement Following CMS Announcement On New Guidance For Nursing Home Visitation

AHCA/NCAL Issues Statement Following CMS Announcement On New Guidance For Nursing Home Visitation

Washington, DC… The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a statement following an announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the […]

Justice Department Settles Claims Against Toms River, New Jersey Over Zoning Code That Restricts Houses of Worship

Justice Department Settles Claims Against Toms River, New Jersey Over Zoning Code That Restricts Houses of Worship

Washington, D.C… The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the Township of Toms River, New Jersey, to resolve allegations that the Township violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) by severely restricting where houses of worship can locate within its jurisdiction. The proposed consent decree, which was filed today in the […]

Governor Newsom Delivers State of the State Address Charting California’s Path to a Brighter Future

Governor Newsom Delivers State of the State Address Charting California’s Path to a Brighter Future

Los Angeles, CA… As California passed a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday delivered his third State of the State address to the Legislature and the people of California in a virtual presentation from Dodger Stadium – one of the nation’s largest community vaccination sites. Governor delivers remarks at Dodger Stadium, one […]

President Joe Biden on the House Passage of the American Rescue Plan

President Joe Biden on the House Passage of the American Rescue Plan

Washington, DC…For weeks now, an overwhelming percentage of Americans – Democrats, Independents, and Republicans – have made it clear they support the American Rescue Plan. Today, with final passage in the House of Representatives, their voice has been heard. Now we move forward with the resources needed to vaccinate the nation. To get $1,400 in […]

President Biden During Tour of W.S. Jenks & Son

President Biden During Tour of W.S. Jenks & Son

Washington, D.C….W.S. Jenks & Son. MR. SIEGEL: So this is our — our main showroom in the store. You can see a lot of our employees up top there. THE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. How are you? PARTICIPANTS: Hi! THE PRESIDENT: It’s good to see you. MR. SIEGEL: We are — we are D.C.’s oldest hardware […]

AG Becerra Secures Preliminary Approval of Settlement with Sutter Health Resolving Allegations of Anti-Competitive Practices

AG Becerra Secures Preliminary Approval of Settlement with Sutter Health Resolving Allegations of Anti-Competitive Practices

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today applauded Judge Massullo’s preliminary approval of the groundbreaking settlement reached with Sutter Health (Sutter) in December 2019. The settlement agreement resolves allegations by the Attorney General, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union and Employers Benefit Trust (UEBT), and class action plaintiffs, that Sutter’s anticompetitive practices led to higher healthcare costs for consumers in […]

Governor Newsom to Address Legislature, People of California in Evening State of the State Address Tonight

Governor Newsom to Address Legislature, People of California in Evening State of the State Address Tonight

Los Angeles, CA… Following a weeks-long tour of vaccination sites, public schools and small businesses around the state, Governor Gavin Newsom will deliver his third State of the State Address on tonight in a virtual presentation to the California Legislature from Los Angeles County. WHEN: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. LIVESTREAM: @CAgovernor Twitter page, California Governor Facebook page and […]

California Leads with Public Health and Vaccine Equity to Safely and Sustainably Reopen

California Leads with Public Health and Vaccine Equity to Safely and Sustainably Reopen

Sacramento, CA… The Newsom Administration announced last Thursday that California will lead with safety protocols and vaccine equity to end the pandemic and reopen the economy. To that end, the state has set aside 40 percent of vaccine doses for the hardest-hit communities and established a vaccine equity metric – which seeks to increase vaccinations […]

State Senate Releases “Blueprint for a Fire Safe California”

State Senate Releases “Blueprint for a Fire Safe California”

Sacramento, CA…On Thursday, the California State Senate’s Wildfire Working Group announced the launch of its “Blueprint for a Fire Safe California,” an outline and accompanying budget framework to address the state’s wildfire response needs. The Blueprint consists of a four-pronged approach to wildfire mitigation and wildland resiliency across California. The product of two years of […]

President Biden on International Women’s Day

President Biden on International Women’s Day

Washington, DC…Thank you, Madam Vice President, and thank you, Mr. Secretary. On Friday, I submitted to the Senate for confirmation my first slate of nominations for four-star command positions in our Armed Forces — among them, two outstanding and eminently qualified warriors and patriots. General Jacqueline Van Ovost in the United States Air Force is […]

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