Governor Newsom to Provide Update on State’s Response to COVID-19
Sacramento, CA…Governor Newsom to Provide Update on State’s Response to COVID-19
The President on Signage of the Veterans Compact Act
Washington, DC…I have signed into law H.R. 8247, the “Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment (COMPACT) Act of 2020” (the “Act”). The Act amends various authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) related to transition assistance from military to civilian life, suicide prevention and care, and improvement in care and services for […]
Regional Stay at Home Order Goes Into Effect Sunday for Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state. Based on current ICU data, two regions, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California, have dropped below 15% capacity. The Regional Stay at Home Order will take effect in those […]
Regional Stay at Home Order Effective for the San Joaquin Valley Region, including Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…New Restrictions Imposed on Restaurants, Hair Salons, Gyms, and Other Businesses. Governor Newsom announced that all sectors other than retail and essential operations would be closed in regions of the State where less than 15 percent of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds are available under a new Regional Stay at Home Order. As […]
36 New Cases & Another Covid Death in Tuolumne County
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 36 new COVID-19 cases today. All of today’s cases appear to be isolating at home. In addition, 30 previously isolated cases have been released from isolation. One previously hospitalized individual has been discharged and is completing isolation at home. We regret to have to report that another previously hospitalized COVID-positive […]
Potential PG&E PSPS Power Outage Event Starting December 7th
San Andreas, CA…From Calaveras OES..”Our partners at PG&E have notified us that they are watching a potential weather event that could cause a PSPS in Calaveras County. PG&E is estimating the PSPS event will start 12/7/2020 between 4:00a-7:00a on 12/7/2020, with complete power restoration on 12/8/2020 by 10:00p. Please see the attached map of possibly […]
Food Drive Underway for Calaveras Food Bank
Angels Camp, CA…Food Drive Underway for Calaveras Food Bank. You can drop off donations at the Fairgrounds or Conifer Communications in San Andreas.
Vice President Pence Leads a Roundtable Discussion on Vaccine Distribution
Atlanta, GA…Vice President Pence Leads a Roundtable Discussion on the Unprecedented COVID-19 Vaccine Progress and Upcoming Distribution Stage
The Latest Covid & ICU Capacity Numbers for California
Sacramento, CA….The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 1,264,539 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed.. There were 18,591 newly recorded confirmed cases Monday. Numbers do not represent true day-over-day change as these […]
Winter is Approaching: A Reminder to Recreate Responsibly on National Forests
Vallejo, CA… With winter just around the corner, all visitors to California’s National Forests should continue to plan ahead before visiting and recreate responsibly once there. Early snowfall has already begun on some forests and road conditions will begin to impact access so please ensure that your vehicle is snow ready before you go. Visitors […]
Sierra Nevada Conservancy to Host Virtual Quarterly Board Meeting December 10th, 2020
Auburn, CA… At the meeting, SNC staff will provide updates on a variety of topics including a 2020 Wildfire Impacts Update. The Board will also consider amending two existing agreements with implementing partners. One amendment would authorize the use of leftover project funds to restore additional acres of Sierra Nevada forestland and the other would […]
The December 8th, 2020 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 […]
The Presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Lou Holtz
Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much. Today it’s my privilege to present our nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to one of the greatest coaches in American history: the legendary Lou Holtz — a friend of mine. Great gentleman. Great man. We’re delighted to be joined this afternoon by members of Lou’s […]
Senator Borgeas Responds to Governor’s Latest Shutdown Orders
Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that California regions will be placed on a three-week stay-at-home order if ICU bed capacity falls below 15 percent in that given region. Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s regional stay-at-home order: “There is no question that California’s COVID-19 cases […]
California Health Officials Announce a Regional Stay at Home Order Triggered by ICU Capacity
Sacramento, CA…Health officials are tracking the state by five regions: Northern California, Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California. Regional Stay at Home Order takes effect Saturday; affects regions with less than 15 percent ICU availability. Regional Stay at Home Orders will require Californians to stay at home as much as possible, […]
CDC Says Local Jurisdictions Can Reduce Covid Quarantine Period to 10 Days
Atlanta, GA…Local public health authorities determine and establish the quarantine options for their jurisdictions. CDC currently recommends a quarantine period of 14 days. However, based on local circumstances and resources, the following options to shorten quarantine are acceptable alternatives. Quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing and if no symptoms have been reported during […]
Tuolumne County Reports 24 New Covid Cases & Two Deaths
Sonora, CA….Tuolumne County is reporting 24 new COVID-19 cases today. Of today’s cases, 24 appear to be isolating at home. 10 cases remain hospitalized. Today’s new cases include: Under 20: Males – 0, Females – 1, 20s: Males – 3 Females – 2, 30s: Males – 2, Females – 2, 40s: Males – 0, Females […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for November 30th
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 00:11 911 MISDIAL 2011300001 Occurred on Deon Dr, in Sonora. 911 call with open line – female telling someone that she accidentally dialed 911 and male voice in the background.///Male picked up the phone and advised it was an accidental dial. Both are elderly […]
Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for November 30th
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:08 Traffic Stop 2011300002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4, Murphys. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:17 Disturbance 2011300003 Occurred on S Railroad Flat Rd, in Railroad Flat. Disposition: No Report Taken. 03:11 Prowling 2011300010 Occurred on Big Trees Rd, in […]
Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Need for Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Negotiations
Washington, DC…. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today issued the following joint statement on the importance of bipartisan coronavirus relief negotiations. “The American people are currently living through the worst stretch of the pandemic. The United States is averaging over one million new cases a week, 20 percent […]
Senator Borgeas Announces Initial Legislative Agenda for 2021
Sacramento, CA… Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) revealed key legislative initiatives he will be introducing for the 2021-22 legislative session. These proposals aim to bring relief and assistance to people and businesses affected by COVID-19, enhance wildfire response capabilities, and provide services to rural California. “California needs to focus on its comeback as we await vaccine […]
President Trump Files Suit in Wisconsin Alleging Unlawful & Unconstitutional Acts
Washington, DC…Today President Donald J. Trump filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission, et. al. in his personal capacity as a candidate for re-election to the office of President of the United States. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Division. The complaint is based […]
UK Regulator Authorizes Use of Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine as First Approved COVID-19 Vaccine
London, UK…Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine meets regulator’s strict standards of safety, efficacy and quality. Vaccine to be made available across the UK to priority groups from next week. Tens of thousands of people will receive an effective and high-quality COVID-19 vaccine from next week, as the UK becomes the first country in the western world to authorise […]
FDA Renews EUA for Convalescent Plasma & Issues Cease & Desist for Unapproved Drugs & Covid Tests
Washington, DC…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic: The FDA has reissued the August 23, 2020 emergency use authorization (EUA) for the emergency use of COVID-19 convalescent plasma for the treatment of hospitalized patients with COVID-19. The Letter of Authorization has […]
Governor Newsom Releases the Master Plan for Early Learning and Care: California for All Kids
San Andreas, CA…Building on his commitment to supporting the state’s young children and their families, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the release of the Master Plan for Early Learning and Care: California for All Kids, which provides a strong research-based roadmap for building a comprehensive and equitable early learning and care system over the next […]
Calaveras County Covid Surge Continues with 48 New Cases
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 48 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The 48 additional COVID-19 cases include: two females and one male between 0-17 years of age, eleven females and four males between 18-49 years of age, ten females and three males between 50-64 years of age, […]
The State’s Latest COVID-19 Numbers
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 1,212,968 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There were 14,034 newly recorded confirmed cases Sunday. Numbers do not represent true day-over-day change as these […]
December 1st Ignition for Another Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Plan Fuels Reduction Burn
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. (CAL FIRE) will be conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site. This project is east of West Point and north of Wilseyville near Winton Road. Smoke may be visible in the area during the prescribed burn. This prescribed burn […]
President-Elect Biden Announces Key Members of Economic Team
Washington, DC…Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced key members of his economic team, including Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury; Neera Tanden, Director of the Office of Management and Budget; Wally Adeyemo, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; Cecilia Rouse, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers; and Jared Bernstein and Heather Boushey, members of the Council […]
Long-Term Care And Senior Living Leaders Emphasize Need For Residents And Staff To Receive Prioritization For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Washington, D.C…The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), LeadingAge, Argentum and the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) released a joint statement today regarding distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine: “Since the start of the pandemic, heroic caregivers in long-term care and senior living communities have done everything in their power to […]