Truckee, CA…In his Opinion piece in the March 24th edition of ThePineTree.Net, Rep. McClintock acknowledged, to my surprise, that, “No one denies that our planet is warming, carbon dioxide levels are increasing, and ocean levels are rising.” Of course, that’s not really true. There are many deniers, particularly politicians on the right, who claim global […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Back in Action on April 9th. The Full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/9/2019 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 SESSION AGENDA 1. Conference with legal counsel – anticipated […]
Washington, DC…President Trump has announced on Twitter that “Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen will be leaving her position, and I would like to thank her for her service….I am pleased to announce that Kevin McAleenan, the current U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, will become Acting Secretary for @DHSgov. I have confidence that Kevin […]
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Fire Fighters Association would like to invite all community members that would like more information on Measure A, to attend our Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday April 10th at 6pm. The meeting will be held in White Pines at the Independence Hall on Blagen road. Fire Chief Mike Johnson will give a […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much. I’m thrilled to welcome everyone to the very first meeting of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council. The Opportunity and Revitalization Council is a very important event in the White House. We’ve been working long and hard — right, Scott? MR. TURNER: Yes, sir. THE PRESIDENT: — on […]
Washington, DC…In the week ending March 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 202,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised level. This is the lowest level for initial claims since December 6, 1969 when it was 202,000. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 211,000 to […]
Silver Spring, MD…Over the last nearly two years, we’ve spoken often about both the opportunity for e-cigarettes to be an off-ramp for currently addicted adult smokers to completely switch to a potentially less harmful form of nicotine delivery, as well as the tremendous concern for – and series of actions we’re taking to forcefully confront […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…San Domingo Road, Mountain Ranch – Emergency Road Closure, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 to Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Currently there is a complete road closure in effect on San Domingo Road between Sheep Ranch Road and Dogtown Road due to a large oak tree blocking the entire road. County crews […]
Bethesda, MD…Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) presents significant challenges not only to patients but also to researchers, and efforts must be accelerated to learn more about the condition, experts from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, write in a new perspective published in mBio. AFM is […]
Washington, DC…On April 2, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen convened a DHS-wide meeting on the humanitarian and security crisis at the southern border. The Secretary received updates on the latest apprehension numbers, capacity challenges, and the Department’s operational response. “I want to be clear with the American people: there is an […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Works Department wants to inform the public that the annual roadside weed control spraying along county roads is beginning. Roadside weed spraying is important to prevent weeds from encroaching on the edges of roads, which can obstruct driver’s views, lead to road damage and fuel wildfires. County staff typically sprays a […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much. Please. Thank you. We are very honored to be joined by our incredible Vice President. Mike — please, stand up, Mike. (Applause.) Mike Pence. Today we’re here to celebrate the truly extraordinary bipartisan — that’s a very pleasant word — (applause) — that’s a pleasant word — achievement of […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council will be back in action this evening. Voluntary Citizen Surveillance Camera Program, Dispatch Services with Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept, Grazing Agreements & the Angels Camp Business Association’s Spring Sidewalk Sale top the agenda. The Council starts their work at 4pm for the closed session and the public meeting starts […]
Murphys, CA…What’s Happening April 1-9, 2019. Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys from February to October. Enjoy a day in Murphys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Saturday, March 30, 2019) 00:09 Party 1903300001 Occurred on Crestridge Av, in Sonora. Rpts a party that is “out of control” with loud music. Rp believes it is is juv with no parents home. Not willing to sign a complaint. . Disposition: […]
Washington, DC…Today, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen issued a memorandum to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan outlining new steps the agency must take to combat the growing security and humanitarian crisis at the southern border. “The crisis at our border is worsening, and DHS will do everything in its power […]
Washington, DC…2019—Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced that the Commission will vote at its April meeting on eliminating a policy known as the “rate floor,” which is forcing many rural customers to pay higher telephone rates. Under Chairman Pai’s leadership, the Commission froze the rate floor in 2017. Now, the Chairman is asking his […]
Subic Bay, Philippines (NNS) — The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), with embarked Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) 4, led by 4th Marine Regiment, arrived in Subic Bay, March 30, in preparation for exercise Balikatan. Balikatan is an exercise between the Republic of the Philippines and the United […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today after the President announced cuts in federal aid to Northern Triangle countries: “This Administration’s xenophobia and nativism is once again fueling its immigration and foreign policies. The United States should be organizing the world communities to help families feel safer and have economic opportunities in the […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY PUBLICATION Ordinance 20190326o3114. The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted a Negative Declaration and an ordinance to amend the zoning of APN 020-031-060 and APN 020-031-061 from Unclassified (U) to General Agriculture (A1). The subject property is located approximately on mile east of the intersection of S. Rail Road […]
Peterson Air Force Base, CO…The President has nominated to the Senate Gen John W. “Jay” Raymond as the Commander, United States Space Command (USSPACECOM). If confirmed, Raymond will lead the soon-to-be established USSPACECOM, which will focus on conducting all joint space warfighting operations, and ensuring the combat readiness of global forces. Establishing USSPACECOM is a […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2018-024 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CALAVERAS HUMANE SOCIETY.The project includes a General Plan Amendment from the current City of Angels Sphere of Influence, […]
Bear Valley, CA…Tour de Bear Valley Saturday March 30th. A fun day of group skiing with various challenges of distance, followed by potluck and film fest. Everyone is invited. Co-Op members can get free rentals for the day to get out there and try it. 9AM group will aim for a 50KM day; 10AM group […]
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 amending the fee schedule for the Planning Department to revise fees for accessory dwelling units, conditional use permits, final maps, and building permits. […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Agriculture Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 9:00 a. m. or soon thereafter to consider extending Interim […]
Los Angeles, CA…Governor Newsom will travel to El Salvador in early April and meet with leaders to learn about root causes of migration and lift up the deep ties between California and Salvadoran communities. Governor Gavin Newsom today hosted a roundtable with Central American community leaders in Los Angeles to examine the root causes of […]
Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin the seasonal clearing of State Route 4 (SR-4) on Monday, April 8, 2019. Snow will be removed from SR-4 at the Lake Alpine Sno-Park which will limit snow mobile access on the highway. Caltrans manages three trans-Sierra passes in the Central Sierra that are closed […]
Arnold, CA…Located in beautiful Calaveras County, Independent Legal Document Assistance serves all of Calaveras and the surrounding counties. Independent Legal’s services include document preparation, court filing, court/county clerk research, process serving, and mobile notary. About Owner Cara Burkdall – Cara’s experience with legal documents and processes stems from her years of working as a court […]
Sacramento, CA…The first filing period on the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) rulemaking on de-energization practices for investor-owned utilities (IOUs) ended on Monday, with RCRC filing extensive comments on the proposal’s first phase. The rulemaking is looking at future practices for California’s largest IOUs when performing targeted power shut offs to prevent ignitions during high […]
Sacramento, CA…On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom sent a cautionary letter to executives at the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) over their presumed intent to reconstitute their board of directors with out-of-state executives with little to no experience in California, and inadequate expertise in utility operations. The letter was a strong rebuke of the utility, […]
