Wuhan, China…Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Chinese regime to immediately release Zhang Zhan, a lawyer-turned-journalist who was recently sentenced to a four-year prison term for reporting on the Covid-19 outbreak. After a mere three-hour trial, lawyer-turned-journalist Zhang Zhan, 37, was sentenced on 28th December to four years in prison by a Shanghai court […]
Sacramento, CA…Today, the Bureau of Reclamation sent Congress the final feasibility report for the B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project. This marks an important step forward in returning water supply reliability to south-of-Delta farmers, local communities, and wildlife refuges. “Reclamation has worked hard to make this important project for California’s water supply a […]
Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom today released the State Safe Schools for All plan, California’s framework to support schools to continue operating safely in-person and to expand the number of schools safely resuming in-person instruction. Informed by growing evidence of the decreased risks and increased benefits of in-person instruction especially for our youngest students – […]
Washington, D.C…. President Trump’s Operation Warp Speed has developed safe and effective vaccines 5 times faster than any similar effort in history, and he has already made the vaccines free for all Americans. Nearly 20 million first doses have been allocated to States for immediate delivery and administration at their direction, and this process is […]
Sacramento, CA… The California Water Commission is conducting a series of public workshops as part of its efforts to assess a potential state role in financing conveyance projects that could help meet needs in a changing climate. The Commission’s goal with these workshops is to learn from diverse voices across the state. Participants from the […]
Sacramento, CA… California State Parks is offering virtual application workshops to help local agencies and non-profit organizations prepare for a combined $46.2 million in funding for two new competitive statewide grant programs. The online application workshops will take place starting Jan. 12, 2021 through Feb. 4, 2021 for the Regional Park and the Rural Recreation […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Adam Dondro, 38, of Carmichael, has been reappointed Deputy Secretary for Information Technology and Agency Information Officer at the California Health and Human Services Agency, where he has served in those positions since 2017. Dondro was Assistant Director of Horizontal Integration at the California Department of […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that all 94 Homekey projects have closed escrow, buildings that will provide 6,029 critically needed housing units for people experiencing homelessness throughout California. A total of $750 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars has been allocated to 51 applicants for the 94 projects. These critical investments enable this […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County is reporting 14 new community cases today. No additional SCC inmate cases were reported. One of the new community cases has passed away following their release from isolation and the cause of death is unknown at this time. One of the new cases is hospitalized and the remaining new cases appear […]
Amador County, CA…Since the beginning of December, COVID-19 cases in Amador residents have more than doubled. On December 1st the total positive case count was under 500. In less than a month the cases have jumped to over 1,000. Today, Amador County Public Health reports 109 new cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 99 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 853 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 711 cases have since recovered while 120 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]
Washington, DC…Today, the D.C. Circuit affirmed a signature initiative of the Trump Administration, which ensures that American patients have access to the hospital pricing information they need when they need it, beginning on January 1. This transformative hospital price transparency rule has been fought at every step by the swamp and defenders of the status […]
San Andreas, CA…CA Small Business Relief Grant Program Meeting. December 30, 2020, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. https://zoom.us/j/2638264423 Need Help with Your Application?
San Andreas, CA…The California Office of the Small Business Advocate will begin accepting applications for the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant from small businesses impacted by COVID-19 between December 30, 2020, and January 8, 2021. There will be a total of $500 million available in grant funds with individual businesses receiving up to $25,000. You […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has opted in to the federal COVID-19 Pharmacy Partnership. At no cost to the state or local government, CVS and Walgreens will administer the Pfizer vaccine to residents and staff in long-term care facilities. Starting today, CVS and Walgreens will start with nursing homes, which will take an estimated 3-4 weeks, and […]
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to ensure the education, health, safety, and well-being of America’s children, our most essential resource upon which the future of our great Nation depends, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. […]
San Andreas, CA…Recent rains and cooler temperatures across the region have lowered the threat of wildfires allowing CAL FIRE’s Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit to transition out of fire season effective Monday, December 28th, at 8 a.m. within the State Responsibility Area of Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties. TCU Unit Chief Nick Casci says […]
Washington, DC…As President of the United States it is my responsibility to protect the people of our country from the economic devastation and hardship that was caused by the China Virus. I understand that many small businesses have been forced to close as a result of harsh actions by Democrat-run states. Many people are back […]
Atlanta, GA… President Trump is taking another step to protect the health of the American people by requiring air passengers arriving from the United Kingdom (U.K.) to test negative, via PCR or Antigen test, no more than 72 hours before departure from the U.K. to the United States. The public health authorities in the United […]
Washington, D.C…. While our efforts to combat COVID-19 remain at the forefront of our day-to-day activities, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration also continues its work on a number of important public health issues and, in particular, the opioid crisis. We remain committed to using all facets of our regulatory authority to lessen the impact […]
Merry Christmas from our family to yours. I know this holiday season looks different this year, but we hope it’s still filled with light, love, health, and joy in the little things. 🎄
Washington, D.C…. The First Lady and I send our warmest wishes to all Americans as we celebrate Christmas. While our gatherings might look different than in years past, this Christmas, like every Christmas, is an opportunity for us to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and show our heartfelt gratitude for the abundant […]
Washington, D.C….To the house the representatives: I am returning, without my approval, H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (the “Act”). My Administration recognizes the importance of the Act to our national security. Unfortunately, the Act fails to include critical national security measures, includes provisions that fail to respect our veterans […]
Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he will submit to the State Legislature the nomination of San Diego Assemblymember and Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, Dr. Shirley N. Weber, as the next California Secretary of State, filling the seat that will be vacated by Secretary of State Alex Padilla once he […]
San Andreas, CA… On December 20, 2020, Congress passed a new Economic Stimulus Package. Here are some important things that businesses need to know; most important, business funding grants will be on a first come first serve basis, and call your bank tomorrow to find out whether they are participating in funding options like the […]
Washington, DC…Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump granted Full Pardons to 15 individuals and commuted part or all of the sentences of an additional 5 individuals. Alfonso Costa — President Trump granted a full pardon to Alfonso Costa, a dentist from Pittsburgh. Dr. Costa’s request for clemency was supported by Dr. Ben Carson and Jerome Bettis, […]
Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health confirms one hundred and seventy-four new cases of COVID-19 and 3 deaths due to COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update. The individuals who passed were 1 male in his 70s and 2 females, 1 in her 80s and 1 in her 90s. The new cases include 73 males […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 32 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 754 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 604 cases have since recovered while 128 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]
Washington, D.C…. The U.S. Census Bureau today released July 1, 2020 estimates of the total population and voting-age population for the nation and states. Additional estimates for metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, counties, cities, towns, and Puerto Rico and its municipios, as well as estimates of housing units for the nation, states and counties will be released on a […]
San Andreas, CA…EFFECTIVE 1/1/21, TREATED WOOD WASTE (TWW) must be handled and disposed of in compliance with state regulations as a hazardous waste. DUE TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGULATORY CHANGES* PERTAINING TO THE DISPOSAL OF TWW, The Rock Creek Landfill will accept only ½ cubic yard of residentially-generated TWW from a Calaveras County resident […]
