Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for December 10, 11 & 12

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for December 10, 11 & 12

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Wednesday, December 12, 2018) 00:00 TRAFFIC STOP 1812120001 Officer initiated activity at Sonora Estates, S Airport Rd, Columbia. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:01 TRAFFIC STOP 1812120002 Officer initiated activity at Black Oak Rd, Sonora. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used […]

Additional Sanctions Announced on Russia

Additional Sanctions Announced on Russia

Washington, DC…Today, the Departments of State and the Treasury took joint action against Russia’s continued and blatant disregard for international norms. Specifically, the State Department added 12 individuals and entities to the List of Specified Persons (LSP) pursuant to Section 231 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) for being part of, or […]

Federal Reserve Open Market Committee Votes to Bump Federal Funds Rate to 2.50%

Federal Reserve Open Market Committee Votes to Bump Federal Funds Rate to 2.50%

Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in November indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a strong rate. Job gains have been strong, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Household spending has continued to grow […]

Border Patrol Detects Second Ultralight Aircraft in as Many Days & Arrest Chinese Nationals

Border Patrol Detects Second Ultralight Aircraft in as Many Days & Arrest Chinese Nationals

Calipatria, CA….El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents tracked an ultralight aircraft that made a cross-border incursion from Mexico and landed in the United States on Tuesday morning. At approximately 1:54 a.m., Border Patrol agents on the ground were informed by CBP components of an ultralight aircraft detected flying over the international border from Mexico into […]

Attorney General Becerra: Murder Conviction of California Doctor Who Recklessly Prescribed Deadly Opioids Upheld on Appeal

Attorney General Becerra: Murder Conviction of California Doctor Who Recklessly Prescribed Deadly Opioids Upheld on Appeal

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and his legal team secured a critical victory in the fight against opioid abuse when the California Court of Appeal upheld the second-degree murder conviction of a former osteopathic doctor, Hsiu Ying Tseng. Tseng was convicted on February 5, 2016, of second-degree murder for the prescription drug overdoses of three of her patients: Vu […]

CHP Notes New Roadway Safety Laws…Including Expanded Cyclist Hit & Run Law

CHP Notes New Roadway Safety Laws…Including Expanded Cyclist Hit & Run Law

Sacramento, CA…New laws approved by the California Legislature in 2018 will affect roadway safety in several ways, including helmet use on bicycles and motorized scooters, hit-and-run on bicycle paths, modified exhaust systems, and enhanced safety for refuse collection vehicles. To support its mission of providing the highest levels of Safety, Service, and Security, the California […]

The Angels Camp City Council is Back in Action Tuesday Evening

The Angels Camp City Council is Back in Action Tuesday Evening

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council is Back in Action Tuesday Evening. The full agenda is below… CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, December 18, 2018 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Amanda Folendorf Angels Firehouse Vice Mayor Linda Hermann 1404 Vallecito Road Council Members Scott Behiel Angels Camp, CA Veronica Metildi 209-736-2181 Joseph Oliveira City Administrator […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Tuesday with a Full Agenda

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Tuesday with a Full Agenda

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back In Action Tuesday. Honoring outgoing supervisors, CAO & other county employees get the meeting rolling… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 12/18/2018 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Reception honoring outgoing supervisors. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge […]

State Water Board Adopts 40% Unimpaired Flow Plan for Lower San Joaquin River and Southern Delta, Severe Impacts Feared for New Melones, Don Pedro & Reservoir Water Storage

State Water Board Adopts 40% Unimpaired Flow Plan for Lower San Joaquin River and Southern Delta, Severe Impacts Feared for New Melones, Don Pedro & Reservoir Water Storage

Sacramento, CA…The State Water Resources Control Board on December 12th adopted a plan designed to restore water flows through the Lower San Joaquin River and its tributaries—the Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced rivers. The plan update the Board adopted includes a requirement for 40 percent of unimpaired flow, within a range of 30 to 50 percent. […]

The Last 24 Hours of Presidential Tweets

The Last 24 Hours of Presidential Tweets

Washington, DC…The latest missives from the Presidential Fingers of Donald J. Trump. The Weekly Standard, Interior Secretary, Chief of Staff, Obamacare & more were subjected to his Twittering… 11 minutes ago The pathetic and dishonest Weekly Standard, run by failed prognosticator Bill Kristol (who, like many others, never had a clue), is flat broke and […]

Attorney General Becerra Denounces Court Ruling Declaring the ACA Unconstitutional, Vows to Continue the Fight

Attorney General Becerra Denounces Court Ruling Declaring the ACA Unconstitutional, Vows to Continue the Fight

Sacramento, CA…Attorney General Becerra today issued the following statement regarding Judge Reed O’Connor’s decision in Texas v. U.S., declaring the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional, but denying the injunction: “Today’s ruling is an assault on 133 million Americans with preexisting conditions, on the 20 million Americans who rely on the ACA for healthcare, and on […]

Judge Reed O’Connor Rules Obamacare Unconstitutional

Judge Reed O’Connor Rules Obamacare Unconstitutional

Fort Worth, TX…U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor has ruled that the ACA or Obamacare is unconstitutional. From the Decision…”The Court’s analysis involves three separate inquiries and conclusions. First, the Court finds the Parties satisfy the applicable standing requirements. Second, the Court finds the Individual Mandate can no longer be fairly read as an exercise of […]

Why Our Border Matters By Congressman Tom McClintock

Why Our Border Matters  By Congressman Tom McClintock

Washington, DC…Every nation has a natural right and responsibility to determine who is admitted to its borders. This is what defines a country and ultimately determines whether its culture, values and institutions will endure. The unique qualities that develop within each country’s borders naturally make some more desirable places to live than others. These differences […]

Seasonal Road and Trail Closures on Stanislaus National Forest Begin Dec. 16

Seasonal Road and Trail Closures on Stanislaus National Forest Begin Dec. 16

Sonora, CA…Seasonal road and trail closures on the Stanislaus National Forest begin Dec. 16 and will remain in effect until April 14, 2019. The STF Motor Vehicle Use Map indicates which roads and trails will be closed and may be picked up at any ranger district office, or by visiting STF’s maps webpage at http://go.usa.gov/x8ysh. […]

FCC Takes Action on Spam Robotext Messages & Blunts CA Efforts to Tax Text Messages

FCC Takes Action on Spam Robotext Messages & Blunts CA Efforts to Tax Text Messages

Washington, DC…The Federal Communications Commission today issued a ruling rejecting requests to make it harder for text messaging providers to protect consumers from spam and scam robotexts. The Commission’s decision makes clear that wireless providers are authorized to continue their efforts to stop unwanted text messaging through robotext-blocking, anti-spoofing measures, and other anti-spam features. Text […]

FCC Increases Universal Service Support for Faster Rural Broadband, Increases Support for Small Carriers and Eliminates Burdens

FCC Increases Universal Service Support for Faster Rural Broadband, Increases Support for Small Carriers and Eliminates Burdens

Washington, DC…Continuing its effort to close the digital divide, the Federal Communications Commission today took several steps to significantly improve the quality and expand the availability of high-speed Internet service in rural America. Included in these steps is additional funding for the Connect America Fund, the FCC’s program that helps expand broadband deployment and make […]

CPUD & CCWD Boards Approve Memorandum of Understanding

CPUD & CCWD Boards Approve Memorandum of Understanding

San Andreas, CA…From CCWD…A new partnership was formed between the Calaveras Unified School District and the Calaveras County Water District this week when both Boards unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding. The districts are working together on a plan to connect Jenny Lind Elementary School to CCWD’s public sewer system. The school has been operating […]

President Trump at Signing of an Executive Order Establishing the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council

President Trump at Signing of an Executive Order Establishing the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council

Washington, DC….Thank you. In a few moments, I will sign an executive order launching a new White House Opportunity — this is a very big thing that Tim and I and everybody have been working on for a long time — and Revitalization Council. This council will coordinate efforts across the entire federal government to […]

The Last 24 Hours of Presidential Tweets

The Last 24 Hours of Presidential Tweets

Washington, DC…The latest missives from the Presidential Fingers of Donald J. Trump. “WITCH HUNT! They gave General Flynn a great deal because they were embarrassed by the way he was treated – the FBI said he didn’t lie and they overrode the FBI. They want to scare everybody into making up stories that are not […]

The U.S. Stands with France and Ready to Assist if Needed

The U.S. Stands with France and Ready to Assist if Needed

Washington, DC…The United States stands in solidarity with France and condemns in the strongest terms the horrific act of terror in Strasbourg. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of those affected and with all the people of Strasbourg. We commend the work of the first responders, and are ready to provide any […]

Yes, There is a Santa Claus…In Indiana

Yes, There is a Santa Claus…In Indiana

Washington, DC…The holidays are a time for gathering and celebrating with family and friends, gift-giving, reflection and thanks. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau joins in the fun with a list of holiday-related facts and figures from its vast collection of statistics. Every Day is Christmas in Noel, Mo. Places with […]

President Trump in Meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker-Designate Nancy Pelosi

President Trump in Meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker-Designate Nancy Pelosi

Washington, DC…Okay, thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have Nancy Pelosi with us and Chuck Schumer with us. And we’ve actually worked very hard on a couple of things that are happening. Criminal justice reform — as you know, we’ve just heard word — got word that Mitch McConnell and the group, […]

Full Transcript of Former FBI Director James Comey Interview by Judiciary Committee

Full Transcript of Former FBI Director James Comey Interview by Judiciary Committee

Washington, D.C…Chairman Goodlatte…”This is a transcribed interview of James Comey. Chairman Gowdy and I requested this interview as part of a joint investigation by the House Committee on the Judiciary and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform into decisions made and not made by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of […]

CCWD Board Approves Customer Assistance Program

CCWD Board Approves Customer Assistance Program

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Directors approved a Customer Assistance Program on Wednesday December 5. The program is limited to 200 water customers and 200 sewer customers, and applications for the program will not be available or accepted by CCWD until Wednesday January 2, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served […]

President Trump Confirms Bill Barr as AG Nominee & Heather Nauert to UN Before Marine One Departure

President Trump Confirms Bill Barr as AG Nominee & Heather Nauert to UN Before Marine One Departure

Washington, DC…So I’ll be going to Kansas City. We’ll be traveling to Missouri. I’m making a speech on law enforcement — a very important subject. I want to confirm that Bill Barr — one of the most respected jurists in the country — highly respected lawyer, former Attorney General under the Bush administration — a […]