Washington, DC…So we’re going now to the southern White House. We have a lot of work we’re going to be doing in Florida. We had great — some really great election results, as you know. Georgia just came in and that was a big success. Florida was a tremendous success with both the governor, Ron […]
San Andreas, CA…The driving public should be advised that there will be several temporary road closures in the upcoming weeks for various parades and holiday celebrations. “Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights”. Blagen Road and Henry Street will be closed to traffic from 6:30 pm to 8 pm on Friday, November 23, 2018. “Valley […]
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Please, be seated. Good afternoon, everyone. A very special day at the White House. We are thrilled to be joined today by our great First Lady, Melania. (Applause.) On behalf of the entire Trump family, I want to wish all Americans a very, very happy Thanksgiving. (Applause.) At this time […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, leading a coalition of 16 states, have filed formal comments against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rollback of refrigerant management regulations that grew out of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan. The regulations ensure the safe disposal and evacuation of refrigerants from appliances such […]
Washington, DC…”We will do everything in our power to support and protect our fellow citizens in harm’s way.” President Donald J. Trump From the Whitehouse…President Donald J. Trump is offering full support to California during their response to the wildfires. President Trump is traveling to California to meet with individuals affected by the wildfires. The […]
Groveland, CA…On Friday, November 16, 2018, at approximately 10:42 am, 43 year old San Francisco resident, Ioan Tudosa, was driving a 2018 Nissan Versa, westbound on State Route 120 approaching Smith Station Road at approximately 50 miles per hour, on his way back to San Francisco. At this time, an 82 year old Groveland resident […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you for coming over so fast. I think this was a little bit unexpected. You didn’t expect to be here. But I think that this is so important what we’re doing right now, that you should be here and it should be covered. Today, it’s my great honor to sign the Cybersecurity […]
San Andreas, CA…Are you searching for a way to make a difference in your community? Are you interested in volunteering but don’t know where to start? Match your passion with local organizations and agencies looking for involved community members at the Volunteer Fair! The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be holding their first annual […]
Sonora, CA…Contracting officials posted a pre-solicitation notice on the Federal Business Opportunity website for snow grooming on the Calaveras and Summit Ranger districts. The notice to vendors announces the forest’s plans to post a contracting solicitation on or about Nov. 15 that will remain open for 15 days. “We are in the middle of our […]
San Andreas, CA…Today, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors agreed to settle the County’s claims against PG&E for damages suffered as a result of the 2015 Butte Fire. After more than two and a half years of information exchange, expert analysis, litigation, and mediation, both PG&E and the County have accepted a “mediator’s proposal” of […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, submitted yesterday, to bolster the ongoing emergency response and help residents recover from devastating fires burning in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. “We have a real challenge here, threatening our whole way of […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the ongoing emergency response and help residents recover from devastating fires burning in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Also today, Governor Brown joined leaders of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, CAL FIRE, California National Guard and the California […]
San Andreas, CA…Election results have been updated. There are roughly 800 ballots in our office left to count. This includes vote by mails received in the mail today, provisional, and CVR ballots. The final results will be certified no earlier than November 20th and no later than December 6th. Results: https://elections.calaverasgov.us/Results Rebecca Turner Calaveras County […]
Paradise, CA…Strong NE winds pushed the fire to the South and Southwest overnight. The NE winds will continue through the morning and decrease in strength into the afternoon. The fire will continue to burn in drainages to North and Northeast . The fire continues to burn to the Northwest into Magalia and toward Stirling City. […]
Sacramento, CA…California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci early Friday morning secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Woolsey Fire burning in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. The FMAG also enables local, state and tribal […]
Sacramento, CA…Acting Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter to the President and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to support the communities impacted by wildfires burning across the state, including the Camp Fire in Butte County, the Hill and Woolsey fires in Ventura County, the Nurse Fire in […]
Sacramento, CA…Acting Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Butte County due to the effects of the Camp Fire, which has destroyed homes, threatened critical infrastructure and caused the evacuation of residents.
Sacramento, CA…Acting Governor Gavin Newsom today sent a letter to the President and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to support the communities impacted by wildfires burning across the state, including the Camp Fire in Butte County, the Hill and Woolsey fires in Ventura County, the Nurse Fire […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement in response to the shooting last night in Thousand Oaks, California: “Our hearts ache today for the victims of this heinous act and our deepest condolences are with the Thousand Oaks community and those who lost friends and loved ones. We are grateful for law […]
Washington, DC…Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fell in her office at the Court last evening. She went home, but after experiencing discomfort overnight, went to George Washington University Hospital early this morning. Tests showed that she fractured three ribs on her left side and she was admitted for observation and treatment. Updates will be provided as […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors shall conduct a public hearing at 9:30 a.m., or shortly thereafter, on Tuesday, the 4th of December, 2018 at the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA. The hearing is being called by the Board […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: Tree Removal Services – Administrative Office/Office of Emergency Services BID No. 18-1000-12-968 Tree Mortality Program Project #10. 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 Area #10 […]
Washington, DC…Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III (born December 24, 1946) is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 84th Attorney General of the United States from 2017 to 2018. A Republican, Sessions previously served as United States Senator from Alabama from 1997 to 2017, resigning the position in order to serve in the Trump […]
San Andeas, CA…From the Calaveras Elections Office…”All polling place results are in and all vote by mails received in our office by 5:00 pm today are included in the current results. There are roughly 4,000 ballots in our office left to count. This includes vote by mail and provisional ballots received at the polling places, […]
San Andreas, CA…What was the effect of three Supervisors exiling 1000 workers representing 16% of the Calaveras County workforce without even a plan to replace those jobs? Except for in touristdriven downtown Murphys, exiling those missing customers spelled R-E-C-E-S-S-I-O-N throughout the county. Data available from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (formerly, Board […]
San Andreas, CA…On October 23, 2018, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted ordinance 3102 amending and replacing current Calaveras County Code Chapter 2.72. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to outline the emergency management organization and functions as they pertain to preparing and carrying out the plans for the protection of persons […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2018-053 Zoning Amendment and Agriculture Preserve Contract No. 362 for Denise Simonich Pombo and Steven Simonich The applicants are requesting approval of a California Land Conservation Contract/Agriculture Preserve No. 362 for 345.4 […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2018-052 Zoning Amendment and Agriculture Preserve Contract No. 363 for Mark Connolly Mark Connolly filed an application to establish a California Land Conservation Contract / Ag Preserve No. 363 for 176.01 acres […]