Board of Supervisors Completes General Plan Update Hearing & Prepares to Rescind Community Plans

Board of Supervisors Completes General Plan Update Hearing & Prepares to Rescind Community Plans

San Andreas, CA…On July 31, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors unanimously directed staff to prepare the paperwork needed for the Board to adopt the updated General Plan. The Board’s direction concluded a two-day review of the General Plan’s ten elements. The updated General Plan will rescind the existing community plans for Arnold, Avery/Hathaway Pines, […]

President Trump on the Mass Shootings in Texas and Ohio

President Trump on the Mass Shootings in Texas and Ohio

Washington, DC…Good morning. My fellow Americans, this morning, our nation is overcome with shock, horror, and sorrow. This weekend, more than 80 people were killed or wounded in two evil attacks. On Saturday morning, in El Paso, Texas, a wicked man went to a Walmart store, where families were shopping with their loved ones. He […]

Calaveras Taxpayers Hosting Annual BBQ. Congressman Tom McClintock, County CAO Alt & More to Speak!

Calaveras Taxpayers Hosting Annual BBQ.  Congressman Tom McClintock, County CAO Alt & More to Speak!

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Taxpayers to host their Annual BBQ. The fundraising event will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019, 5 to 8 PM. Location is at The Pickle Patch, 577 W St. Charles Street, San Andreas, CA 95249. The restaurant is located near the intersection of HWY 49 and Pool Station Road. Speakers: […]

Butte Fire Road Recovery Project Public Workshop

Butte Fire Road Recovery Project Public Workshop

Mountain Ranch, CA…The Butte Fire Road Recovery Project Public Workshop is August 15th, 2019 from 6:00pm-7:00pm. The Calaveras County Department of Public Works is hosting a public workshop on August 15th, 2019 at the Mountain Ranch Community Club in Mountain Ranch. In late 2018, PG&E and Calaveras County agreed on a $25.4 million settlement for […]

Federal Reserve Drops Interest Rate to 2%

Federal Reserve Drops Interest Rate to 2%

Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in June indicates that the labor market remains strong and that economic activity has been rising at a moderate rate. Job gains have been solid, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Although growth of household spending has picked up […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Special General Plan Update Meeting Continues Today.

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Special General Plan Update Meeting Continues Today.

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Special General Plan Update Meeting Continues Today. The Full Agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Continued Meeting 7/31/2019 8:30 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 1. Conference with legal counsel […]

Governor Gavin Newsom Signs SB 27: (Trump Tax Returns) Tax Transparency Bill

Governor Gavin Newsom Signs SB 27: (Trump Tax Returns) Tax Transparency Bill

Sacrameto, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed today legislation requiring candidates for U.S. President and California Governor to disclose their income tax returns in order to appear on California’s primary ballot. SB 27, by Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) and Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), requires a candidate for U.S. President or California Governor to file copies of […]

Notice of Election and Notice to Submit Arguments for Special Election in Angels Camp

Notice of Election and Notice to Submit Arguments for Special Election in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Resolution No. 20190716r089 passed by the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors on July 16, 2019, a Special Election for the City of Angels Camp will be held on November 5, 2019, for the purpose of voting on the following measures: Measure C Shall the measure permanently […]

The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will Receive Bids for Hawver Road Repair Project

The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will Receive Bids for Hawver Road Repair Project

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: Hawver Road Repair Project Construction Services Department of Public Works ITB No. 19-0940-02-913. Invitation to Bid may be obtained from the Calaveras County Administrative Office, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249, or from Public Purchase at: https://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/calaverasco,ca/buyer/public/home Bids shall be submitted to: […]

Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will Receive Bids for Annual Striping Project

Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will Receive Bids for Annual Striping Project

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: 2019 Annual Striping Project Department of Public Works ITB No. 19-1020-02-912. Invitation to Bid may be obtained from the Calaveras County Administrative Office, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249, or from Public Purchase at: https://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/calaverasco,ca/buyer/public/home Bids shall be submitted to: Calaveras County […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA….PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2019-031 Zoning Amendment and Agriculture Preserve Contract No. 373 for Bar Down Enterprises Maurice & Amy Protzen, on behalf of Bar Down Enterprises, filed a California Land Conservation Contract application to disestablish Agriculture […]

Governor Newsom on Death of CAL FIRE Firefighter

Governor Newsom on Death of CAL FIRE Firefighter

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of CAL FIRE Firefighter Yaroslav Katkov: “On behalf of all Californians, Jennifer and I extend our sincere condolences to CAL FIRE Firefighter Yaroslav Katkov’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. It’s the work of brave firefighters like Yaroslav that keep our […]

President Trump at Signing of H.R. 1327, an Act to Permanently Authorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

President Trump at Signing of H.R. 1327, an Act to Permanently Authorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

Washington, DC….Thank you very much. Well, thank you very much, everybody. Please, sit down. Very important day. And we’re gathered this morning at the White House to honor our solemn duty to America’s best, bravest, and finest, who I know so well. In a few moments, I will sign a bipartisan bill to fully reauthorize […]

Presidential Tweets for Last 24hrs….Baltimore, EU, Fed, Gilroy, Trade, Border & More..

Presidential Tweets for Last 24hrs….Baltimore, EU, Fed, Gilroy, Trade, Border & More..

Washington, DC…Presidential Tweets for Last 24hrs….Baltimore, EU, Fed, Gilroy, Trade, Border & More…Whew 2h The Fed “raised” way too early and way too much. Their quantitative tightening was another big mistake. While our Country is doing very well, the potential wealth creation that was missed, especially when measured against our debt, is staggering. We are […]

Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Creating Safe Drinking Water Fund

Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Creating Safe Drinking Water Fund

Sanger, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 200 by Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel), which establishes the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund to help local water systems provide safe drinking water. Governor Newsom and legislators meet with Sanger residents who lack access to safe drinking water. In his first week in office, Governor Newsom proposed […]

Gross Domestic Product, Second Quarter 2019 (Advance Estimate) and Annual Update

Gross Domestic Product, Second Quarter 2019 (Advance Estimate) and Annual Update

Washington, DC….Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in the second quarter of 2019 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent.  The Bureau’s second-quarter advance estimate released today is based on source data […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action this Morning. Full Agenda Below…

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action this Morning.  Full Agenda Below…

San Andreas, CA….Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action this Morning. Full Agenda Below… Click Above for Live Stream Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 7/23/2019 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 1. Public Employee Employment […]

Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday Celebration Friday August 9th, 2019

Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday Celebration Friday August 9th, 2019

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest is having a party for Smokey Bear! Come on down and join the Stanislaus National Forest, along with CAL-FIRE, Tuolumne County Fire, local Law Enforcement and EMS for Smokey Bear’s 75th birthday celebration. A special story time presenting “The True Story of Smokey Bear” and birthday card making will begin […]

Trump Administration Agrees to Pay Fire Fighting Costs

Trump Administration Agrees to Pay Fire Fighting Costs

Washington, DC…The Trump Administration ended a long dispute with the State of California of the terms of the U.S. Forest Service’s reimbursement to state firefighting agencies for their assistance during the 2018 wildfire suppression efforts on federal lands. The U.S. Forest Service was disputing portions of a $72 million reimbursement owed to California according to […]

Before We Landed on the Moon it Started with President Kennedy’s Speech at Rice University September 12, 1962

Before We Landed on the Moon it Started with President Kennedy’s Speech at Rice University September 12, 1962

Houston, TX…Before we landed on the Moon it started with the goal. The goal also had a timeline. President Kennedy’s full speech follows. “President Pitzer, Mr. Vice President, Governor, Congressman Thomas, Senator Wiley, and Congressman Miller, Mr. Webb, Mr. Bell, scientists, distinguished guests, and ladies and gentlemen: I appreciate your president having made me an […]

Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will Receive Bids for Tree Removal Services

Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will Receive Bids for Tree Removal Services

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: Tree Removal Services Administrative Office/Office of Emergency Services BID No. 19-1000-08-968 Tree Mortality Program Project #24 Bids may be obtained from the Calaveras County Administrative Office, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249, or from Public Purchase at: https://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/calaverasco.ca/buyer/public/home Project Areas #24 Non-Mandatory […]

Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: 2019 Winter Storm Debris Removal

Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: 2019 Winter Storm Debris Removal

San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: 2019 Winter Storm Debris Removal Services for Independence Road Department of Public Works RFP No. 19-0980-04-912. Invitation to Bid may be obtained from the Calaveras County Administrative Office, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249, or from Public Purchase at: https://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/calaverasco,ca/buyer/public/home Proposals shall […]

Thomas Karl Standen III Receives the 2018 Barry Hance Memorial Award at Yosemite National Park

Thomas Karl Standen III Receives the 2018 Barry Hance Memorial Award at Yosemite National Park

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is proud to announce that Thomas (Tom) Karl Standen III is the recipient of the 2018 Barry Hance Memorial Award. This ceremony was attended by approximately 400 Yosemite National Park employees, retirees, volunteers, and park partners including several past Barry Hance Memorial Award recipients. The Barry Hance Memorial Award is a […]

Congressman Tom McClintock on H. Res. 489 , The Trump Racism Resolution

Congressman Tom McClintock on H. Res. 489 , The Trump Racism Resolution

Washington, DC…Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks yesterday on the House floor. The Congressman voted NO on H. Res. 489. “Mr. Speaker: We have unfortunately entered a period of our history when our political rhetoric has become hyperbolic, while our political views are becoming increasingly irreconcilable. We would all be well advised not to continue […]

Statements from the Supreme Court Justices on the Death of Justice John Paul Stevens.

Statements from the Supreme Court Justices on the Death of Justice John Paul Stevens.

Washington, DC…Statement of Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.: On behalf of the Court and retired Justices, I am saddened to report that our colleague Justice John Paul Stevens has passed away. A son of the Midwest heartland and a veteran of World War II, Justice Stevens devoted his long life to public service, including […]