Charlottesville, VA….Joe Biden is now officially a Presidential Candidate again as he released his launch video this morning. The video is below and his launch statement is as follows…”The core values of this nation… our standing in the world… our very democracy…everything that has made America — America — is at stake. That’s why today […]
Washington, DC…So the stock market and our country, from an economic standpoint, is doing the best probably it’s ever done. We’re hitting new highs again. We’ve hit new highs, I guess close to, or over 100 times since I’m President — from the time of the election. Unemployment numbers are the best they’ve ever been […]
Washington, DC…Good morning, everyone. Before I make my announcement regarding our pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran, I want to address yesterday’s terrorist attack in Sri Lanka. What was supposed to be a joyful Easter Sunday was marred by a horrific wave of Islamic radical terror bloodshed. It’s heartbreaking that a country which […]
Washington, DC…In the wake of the opioid epidemic that was declared a public health crisis in 2017, there has been increasing concern about what happens to the children of parents with substance abuse disorders who may be unable to care for their children. New Census Bureau research shows that grandparents may sometimes step in to care for […]
Washington, DC…The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terror attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter morning. Attacks on innocent people gathering in a place of worship or enjoying a holiday meal are affronts to the universal values and freedoms that we hold dear, and demonstrate yet again the brutal nature of radical terrorists […]
Washington, DC…Good Morning. Thank you all for being here today. On March 22, 2019, Special Counsel Robert Mueller concluded his investigation of matters related to Russian attempts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election and submitted his confidential report to me pursuant to Department of Justice regulations. As I said during my Senate confirmation hearing […]
Washington, DC…The Treasury Department has issued proposed guidance related to the new Opportunity Zone tax incentive. The tax benefit, created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, is designed to spur economic development and job creation by encouraging long-term investments in economically distressed communities nationwide. “We want all Americans to experience the dynamic opportunities […]
Downey, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom joined Los Angeles County leaders today to announce that the county, among the largest public purchasers of prescription drugs in California, will partner with the state to use our combined market power to take on drug companies and lower the cost of prescription drugs. Just moments after being sworn in, Governor […]
Washington, DC…Today, the United States has taken further action to halt the former Maduro regime’s theft of Venezuela’s assets and destruction of the economy. The United States has sanctioned the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) for operating in the financial sector of the Venezuelan economy, pursuant to Executive Order 13850. Additionally, Iliana Josefa Ruzza Teran, […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-144 ZONING AMENDMENT FOR VICTORIA TELLER Lot Line Adjustment 17-20 will re-locate the common boundary between two parcels by merging a portion of a parcel zoned Timber Production (TP) with a parcel […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. Planning Department Fee Update The Board of Supervisors will consider a comprehensive update to the fee schedule for the Planning Department. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County committees or commissions: Library Commission One vacancy for a term expiring 12/31/2022 – Member 5 The Commission shall act in an […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras Local Agency Formation Commission will hold a public hearing on the Final 2019-2020 LAFCo budget to make a final determination thereon by the Commission. Any person may be heard regarding the increase, decrease, or omission of any item from the budget or for the inclusion of […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Dr. Albert G. Alt as the County Administrative Officer. He will take the helm on April 27, 2019. Dr. Alt brings to Calaveras County significant experience in fiscal responsibilities, managing general fund budgets up to $400 million and capital improvement budgets up to $600 […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. Cannabis, Butte Fire Restorations top Agenda. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/16/2019 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Announcements […]
Sonora, CA…There has been an uptick in phishing emails involving payroll direct deposit, primarily targeting businesses and companies by rerouting an employee’s paycheck by direct deposit. The emails generally impersonate a real company employee, and are sent to payroll or human resources personnel. The email asks the payroll or HR department to change the employee’s […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Planning Department is pleased to announce the release of the long-awaited Final Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan update. The FEIR has been posted on the Department website: http://planning.calaverasgov.us/GP-Update. Hard copies and CDs will be available for purchase at the Planning Department office once printing has been completed during […]
Sonora, CA…Stanislaus National Forest will open seasonal roads beginning April 15, but some forest roads will remain closed until forest crews can inspect them to ensure they were not damaged during this year’s winter storms. Jason Kuiken, Stanislaus National Forest supervisor, said workers haven’t been able to inspect all the forest roads yet because many […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Mariposa, Napa, Santa Cruz, Solano and Tuolumne to help communities recover from severe February storms that caused widespread flooding, mudslides and damage to critical infrastructure. The Governor previously declared an emergency for 26 counties across the state due to […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much, everybody. Big day. Very important day. We have a lot of important days at our White House. And this is, to me, the future. I want to thank you all for being here to discuss a critical issue for our country’s future: winning the race to be the world’s […]
Sacramento, CA…Following a review of every parcel of state-owned property to determine viability as possible housing sites, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the administration will partner with local cities to release at least three Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for new housing construction to aid California families within a year, with the first parcel identified […]
Mather, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the findings of his strike force charged with examining California’s catastrophic wildfires, climate change and our energy future. The strike force report sets out steps the state must take to reduce the incidence and severity of wildfires, including the significant wildfire mitigation and resiliency efforts the Governor has already […]
San Andreas, CA – On Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 10 A.M. the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will be performing a system wide test of the Calaveras Alert Emergency Notification System. We would like to remind everyone that this is just a TEST. OEM is encouraging all residents to sign up for […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Unified School District Kids Place After School Programs will begin participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program on Monday, May 8th, 2019. Details are below…
Sonora, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing a highway improvement project that will add centerline and shoulder rumble strips to 27 miles of State Route 108 (SR-108) in Tuolumne county. Work will be performed at the following locations: • From the SR-49/SR-108 junction to Draper Mine Road, about 6 miles; • A half-mile […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors had a full agenda on April 9th. The Full Video is below and we have included the agenda as well so you can follow along on all the decisions that were made… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/9/2019 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San […]
Alexandria, VA…Julian P. Assange, 47, the founder of WikiLeaks, was arrested today in the United Kingdom pursuant to the U.S./UK Extradition Treaty, in connection with a federal charge of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion for agreeing to break a password to a classified U.S. government computer. According to court documents unsealed today, the charge relates […]
San Salvador…Governor Gavin Newsom spent the past 72 hours in El Salvador examining the conditions leading tens of thousands of families to flee their homes in Central America. Throughout his visit, the Governor discussed regional challenges and economic opportunities with officials including President of El Salvador President Salvador Sánchez Cerén, President-elect Nayib Bukele and U.S. […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Water District joined a large number of community, governmental and business organizations Monday April 9 for the 2019 On the Right Track event, which was organized by the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce. Per the Chamber, On the Right Track is a program designed to equip young adults with skills […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors has awarded a $6.7 million contract to Mozingo Construction for the Reach 1 Pipeline Replacement Project between Forest Meadows and Avery. The existing 8-inch pipeline was installed in 1965 and is being replaced due to its age, poor condition and high frequency of failures and […]
