Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of $30.7 million in the fifth round of awards for Homekey, California’s innovative, first-in-the-nation program to purchase and rehabilitate housing – including hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings and other properties – and convert them into permanent, long-term housing for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The […]
Washington, DC…Our Nation’s magnificent forests are a source of commerce, recreation, and pride for all Americans. America’s woodlands are capable of producing a myriad of products and materials that bolster our economy, improve our daily lives, supply our environment with clean air, and provide countless Americans an escape to hike and relax in a tranquil […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the President has approved California’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires across the state and support impacted residents in Fresno, Los Angeles, Madera, Mendocino, San Bernardino, San Diego and Siskiyou counties. “Just got off the phone with President Trump who has […]
Early this morning, Deputy Wend spotted a car with several equipment violations traveling along Highway 108 in Sonora. Deputy Wend stopped the driver, 31-year-old Eran Strawn of Tuolumne. While speaking with Eran, Deputy Wend noticed suspected heroin sitting on the front passenger seat. The car was ultimately searched based on the drugs in plain view. […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be back in action for a special meeting on October 19th. They will receive an update from Calaveras County Fire Districts JPA regarding its progress in completing a Request for Proposal to provide ambulance services and provide direction to staff with respect to the related loan […]
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 […]
Fort Myers, FL…Thank you. What a nice group. AUDIENCE: USA! USA! USA! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please. We’re going to be talking to our great senior citizens. That’s what I’m here […]
Angels Camp, CA…This educational forum was held in conjunction with Destination Angels Camp, aimed toward providing the community with an opportunity to see where each of our local candidates stand. Full Video of the Event is below…
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, October 16, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 1 additional death from COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The individual was a male over the age of 65 who resided in District 1. The individual tested positive for COVID-19 and was unable to recover. HIPAA privacy rules regulate the sharing of protected health information. […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau announced the following advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2020: Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2020, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes, were $549.3 billion, an increase of 1.9 percent (± […]
San Andreas, CA…The 2019 – 2020 Calaveras County Grand Jury has just released a report entitled The Grand Jury Report Card – “Responses to the 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report”. The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows: […]
San Andreas, CA…The 2019 – 2020 Calaveras County Grand Jury has just released a report entitled Disaster Preparedness – “What is Your Number?”. The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows: “Inspired by the 2018-2019 Marin County […]
San Andreas, CA…The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows: “The Calaveras County Grand Jury is required by law to inquire into the condition and management of the detention centers within the County on an annual basis […]
Angels Camp, CA…This educational forum will be held in conjunction with Destination Angels Camp, aimed toward providing the community with an opportunity to see where each of our local candidates stand. This event is a FREE event, with food & beverages available for purchase. You can attend this event in person starting at 5 pm, […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom released recommendations from his policing advisors for improving police response to protests and demonstrations and a series of actions in response. The release of the report follows the Governor’s signing of a package of legislation last month to reform policing practices and tackle discrimination in the criminal and juvenile justice systems. […]
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Purpose. As I declared in Executive Order 13855 of December 21, 2018 (Promoting Active Management of America’s Forests, Rangelands, and Other Federal Lands To Improve Conditions […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The new case is a male between 18 to 49 years of age who resides in District 1. There are no new cases reported in the remaining Districts. Everyone is at risk for COVID-19 and should […]
Valley Springs, CA…For this upcoming 2020 election SEIU Local 1021 has endorsed a series of candidates who prioritize the well-being and livelihood of our working-class communities. Jeff Davidson, vying for re-election to the CCWD board, has proven his value and commitment to Calaveras community throughout his 17 years of service on the board. “After many […]
Murphys, CA…Beginning October 13, 2020 and continuing through mid-November there will be a road improvement project on Murphys Grade Road. Expect traffic delays on Murphys Grade Road from Angels Camp to the town of Murphys. Crews will be active during daylight hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be one lane open to […]
Columbia, CA…This year, the Columbia Air Attack Base will receive a new helicopter, the Firehawk. This modern helicopter will be an important fire-fighting resource. To ensure the safety of the public and our crews, we will be conducting Pilot training from October 11th through October 17th, and Fire Crew training November 2nd through November 13th. […]
Columbia, CA…In collaboration with our partners, Blue Bird and Cummins Electrified, A-Z Bus Sales will be hosting a media event tomorrow October 13th at 5:00 PM for Columbia Union School District. We are celebrating the delivery of the first all-electric school buses in California under the VW Mitigation Trust Plan. Columbia Union School District received […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring October 2020, as California Farmers and Farmworkers Month. The text of the proclamation can be found here and a copy is below.
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday issued a proclamation declaring October 12, 2020, as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATION For the second year in a row, California proclaims today as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Today we celebrate the Indigenous peoples who call California home and who […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and California Secretary of State Alex Padilla sent a cease and desist order to the California Republican Party to stop operating unofficial ballot drop boxes. This follows reports of unofficial drop boxes being operated by Republican campaigns in Fresno, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. “There is nothing more precious […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today with Full Agenda. The agenda is below…. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/13/2020 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. Conference with legal […]
San Andreas, CA…The West Point ballot drop box location has been moved from West Point Lumber to the West Point Trading Post located at 22663 Hwy 26, West Point, CA 95255. The drop box at the West Point Trading Post is available Monday through Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 12pm-8pm. On Election Day, November 3rd, 2020 […]
San Andreas, CA…”I have been alerted that voters are concerned about receiving more than one ballot. This is not an accident. To get all the ballots out by October 5, we have to print the envelopes with the voters mailing address two weeks prior to the actual mailing. This ensures everyone is mailed a ballot […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, October 9, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 2 additional deaths from COVID-19 in Calaveras County. They include two females over the age of 65 who resided in District 1. The two individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and were unable to recover. Both fatalities are linked to an outbreak among residents of […]
