San Andreas, CA…Over the past few months, harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been identified in Calaveras County and throughout California by the State Water Resources Control Board, including in New Melones and New Hogan reservoirs (click here for more information). In light of these concerns, the Calaveras County Water District collected water samples in all […]
San Andreas, CA…On August 22, 2019, the Calaveras Enterprise published an article that included accusations that the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) discriminated against the Calaveras Band of Mi-Wuk Indians (Tribe) when CCWD declined to hire the Tribe for cultural resources monitoring services on the Reach 1 Pipeline Replacement Project currently under construction on Hwy […]
San Andreas, CA…State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and his staff will host a Town Hall Meeting on Monday September 16, 2019 at 6 pm. The Town Hall will be held at San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas, CA. The Insurance Commissioner will present about the current state of getting and maintaining […]
San Andreas, CA…The Registrar of Voters has opted to adopt the Voter’s Choice Act Election Model. The draft Election Administration Plan (EAP) was released on August 9th. The EAP outlines the county’s proposal on how to facilitate an All-Mail/Vote Center election and the various changes in policy and procedure that accompany the transition. Consultations and […]
Washington, DC…We thought we’d give you an update on the hurricane. We got lucky in Florida — very, very lucky indeed. We had — actually, our original chart was that it was going to be hit — hitting Florida directly. Maybe I could just see that, Kevin. It was going to be hitting directly, and […]
Sacramento, CA…Lawmakers on Thursday sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a measure eliminating the California Posse Comitatus Act of 1872. The nearly 150-year-old law makes it a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $1,000 for failing to help police make an arrest or catch a fleeing suspect. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that on August 30th he […]
Washington, DC…There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council is Back In Action This Evening. Click COUNCIL AGENDA 9-3-2019the image below for the full agenda…
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Friends of the Library is releasing its recent letter to the Angels Camp City Council expressing deep disappointment with the Council for its failure to support the branch library. The letter is below.. Dear Mayor and Members of the Angels Camp City Council, The failure of the City of Angels […]
Santa Barbara, CA…At approximately 3:30 a.m., Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard and partnering agencies responded to a vessel fire off the north shore of Santa Cruz Island near Platt’s Harbor in Santa Barbara County. Emergency responders encountered “Conception”, a 75-foot commercial diving boat based out of the Santa Barbara Harbor, fully engulfed in fire. The […]
Santa Barbara, CA…Coast Guard and partner agencies are responding to a vessel fire near Santa Cruz Island Monday. At approximately 3:15 a.m., Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach watchstanders overheard a mayday call via channel 16 of an engulfed 75-foot commercial diving vessel with 38 people aboard. Crews from the Coast Guard, Santa Barbara Fire […]
Washington, DC…DOJ OIG Releases Report of Investigation of Former FBI Director James Comey’s Disclosure of Sensitive Investigative Information and Handling of Certain Memoranda. Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced today the release of a report examining former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James B. Comey’s retention, handling, and dissemination of […]
Murphys, CA – Forest Meadows Public Golf Course located in the beautiful Forest Meadows gated community, on Highway 4, four miles east of Murphys. The scenic 9 hole course weaves among towering pines, oaks, and cedars. Come play 9 or 18 holes on the Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course. The course provides opportunities for […]
Sonora, CA…The Sonora Opera Hall was filled to overflowing on Thursday evening as hundreds of local homeowners overpacked the venue so that the fire marshals had to ask some to leave. Speaking of fire….many attendees were close to spontaneous combustion at the lack of insurance options and exorbitant pricing of the few options they do […]
Sonora, CA…With the Labor Day Weekend upon us, Stanislaus National Forest visitors will enjoy a final weekend of summer recreation. Activities like camping, backpacking, and picnicking in the great outdoors are great fun under the blue skies, sunshine and warm temperatures – that are expected during the holiday weekend. The weather has been much more […]
Sonora, CA…Join us for an update on availability and affordability for homeowners insurance. on Thursday, August 29th at 6 :00 pm at the Sonora Opera Hall. Richard Lara Insurance Commissioner, from California Department of Insurance will speak on availability and affordability for homeowners insurance. Please submit your questions by Wednesday, 8/28/19 at 11:59 P.M. to […]
Sacramento, CA…This week, as young people return to California institutions of higher learning, Governor Gavin Newsom is traveling the state to highlight that California will provide for two free years of community college to first-time, full-time California students for the first time in decades. Just days after being sworn in, the Governor proposed that the […]
Hong Kong…In recent weeks, Hong Kong has seen unrest ranging from huge, peaceful rallies to smaller but violent clashes. Bloomberg QuickTake explains why Hong Kong is still protesting and where it may go.
Washington, DC…The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General found that Comey violated policy by taking home memos, but that he did not release classified information. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid has the latest developments.
Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key position in his Administration: Eugene Scalia of Virginia, to be Secretary of Labor. Mr. Scalia, a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, is a renowned labor, employment, and regulatory lawyer. He has previously held several positions in the […]
Sonora, CA…Join us for an update on availability and affordability for homeowners insurance. on Thursday, August 29th at 6 :00 pm at the Sonora Opera Hall. Richard Lara Insurance Commissioner, from California Department of Insurance will speak on availability and affordability for homeowners insurance. Please submit your questions by Wednesday, 8/28/19 at 11:59 P.M. to […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Are Back in Action Today! The Full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/27/2019 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Announcements This is a time for County […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Works Department will suspend financial transactions on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 due to software updates. Please be advised that on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 the Department of Public Works will be unable to accept any financial transactions due to software updates. The offices will remain open during the update. Non-financial […]
Biarritz, France…So, thank you very much. We’ve been working on a deal with Japan for a long time. It involves agricultural and it involves e-commerce and many other things. It’s a very big transaction, and we’ve agreed in principle. It’s billions and billions of dollars. Tremendous for the farmers. And one of the things that […]
Biarritz, France…President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson met in the margins of the G7 Summit in Biarritz, France. They celebrated the enduring Special Relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and reaffirmed the value of transatlantic partnership. The President and the Prime Minister noted the unique depth of the security […]
Washington, DC…Sadly, past Administrations have allowed China to get so far ahead of Fair and Balanced Trade that it has become a great burden to the American Taxpayer. As President, I can no longer allow this to happen! In the spirit of achieving Fair Trade, we must Balance this very unfair Trading Relationship. China should […]
Washington, DC….Our Country has lost, stupidly, Trillions of Dollars with China over many years. They have stolen our Intellectual Property at a rate of Hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year, & they want to continue. I won’t let that happen! We don’t need China and, frankly, would be far better off without them. The […]
Paradise, CA…From ABC10…”Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has released a $16.3 trillion climate plan that builds on the Green New Deal and calls for the United States to move to renewable energy across the economy by 2050 and declare climate change a national emergency. Paradise, the community ravaged last November by the state’s deadliest wildfire […]
Washington, DC…Today, President Donald J. Trump will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Robert Joseph “Bob” Cousy. This prestigious award is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, which may be awarded by the President to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, […]
Paridise, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom visited students in Paradise Ridge Elementary School as they begin their first full week of classes for the 2019-20 school year. The school is located where the former Paradise Intermediate campus was based, and combines two TK-6 schools, Paradise Elementary (which burned down in the Camp Fire) and Ponderosa Elementary (which […]
