Washington, DC…Rep. Tom McClintock, CA-04, has been recognized as a “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation for consistently supporting public policy priorities important to the retail industry and its millions of small businesses. The awards were presented as small retailers across the country gathered in Washington for NRF’s Retail Advocates Summit. “Retailers […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: Tree Removal Services – Administrative Office/Office of Emergency Services BID No. 18-1000-04-968 Tree Mortality Program Projects #4A and #7A. 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 […]
San Andreas, CA…PROPERTY TAX DEFAULT (DELINQUENT) LIST. Made pursuant to Section 3371, Revenue and Taxation Code. I, Barbara Sullivan, Calaveras County Tax Collector, State of California, certify that: The real properties listed below were declared to be in tax default at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2015, by operation of law pursuant to Revenue and […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGNECY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR 2003-032 TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION TRACT MAP FOR ELLIS. Jon Ellis is requesting a time extension of six years for the approved tentative subdivision tract map 2003-032 for the Cedar Ridge […]
Washington, DC…Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) announced legislation Wednesday to give large, profitable corporations such as Amazon and Walmart a choice: pay workers a living wage or pay for the public assistance programs like Medicaid, food stamps and public housing its low-wage workers are forced to rely on. Low wages cost taxpayers […]
San Andreas, CA – Calaveras County is working towards a final conclusion of the commercial cannabis regulatory program. Part of that process will require an accounting and possible reimbursement of funds remaining in the regulatory fee fund. The initial reimbursements for those growers who paid a renewal registration fee will occur by October 15, 2018. […]
Washington, DC…Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing Replay for September 6th
Washington, DC….The Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing Continues. The hearing has taken some wild twists and turns. It has had partisanship, protests and even at time some markedly detailed and erudite legal arguments across the political spectrum. It has even turned Federalist Papers references into a legal nerd drinking game of sorts.
Sonora, CA…Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken will host an open house Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office. Members of the public may review maps and discuss the draft Environmental Impact Statement alternatives with forest staff. Maps of the proposed Over-Snow vehicle-use designations for each alternative will […]
San Andreas, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office…”The Calaveras County Search and Rescue team held its annual awards event on Saturday, August 25th. Awards for 2017/18 year – chosen by team members: *Outstanding Service 2016/17: Mike Borean. *Training Officer of the Year 2016/17: Laurie Plautz. *Rookie of the Year 2016/17: Jennifer Berry (no pic- Not in […]
Washington, DC….Judge Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in and delivers his opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing. Full video here: https://cs.pn/2PBFYdf
Angels Camp, CA…Hope springs eternal must have been my frame of mind when the Lode hotel was purchased by me in 2002. The flamboyant history of what the place has meant to so many and the building echoing all the past lives it had lived (see history below article prepared by historian) was especially enthralling […]
Washington, DC…Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings
Phoenix, AZ…Governor Doug Ducey today announced that former Senator Jon Kyl has agreed to serve in the U.S. Senate again, filling the seat vacated by the late Senator John McCain. As Arizona’s Senator, Kyl will serve through at least the second session of the 115th Congress, concluding this year. “There is no one in Arizona […]
Washington, DC…Smithsonian Secretary David Skorton issued the following statement today on the fire at the National Museum of Brazil: The fire at the National Museum of Brazil is a terrible tragedy. Our sympathies are with our colleagues and indeed, all of those in Brazil and well beyond who have benefited from and appreciated this wonderful […]
Yangon, Myanmar…..Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the iniquity of the seven-year prison sentences that two Reuters reporters received in Yangon today at the end of a sham trial, and reiterates its call for their immediate release. On what was a dark day for press freedom in Myanmar, Kyaw Soe Ooand Wa Lone were convicted of violating the country’s […]
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2018 (table 1), according to the “second” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 2.2 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data than […]
Sacramento, CA…Recognizing the complexity and sensitivity of its work to update flow requirements for the Lower San Joaquin River and its tributaries—the Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced rivers – the State Water Resources Control Board announced it will continue its meeting until Nov. 7. After receiving extensive written comments and hearing many hours of testimony from […]
Sacramento, CA…Taking action to revamp California’s bail system, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed Senate Bill 10, the California Money Bail Reform Act, which preserves the rights of the accused, while prioritizing public safety. The new law – which will take effect on October 1, 2019 – establishes a new system for determining a […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back In Action Today. The full agenda is enclosed… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/28/2018 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. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1): […]
Phoenix, AZ…A final statement from Sen. John McCain as read by his spokesman Rick Davis: My fellow Americans, whom I have gratefully served for 60 years, and especially my fellow Arizonians, thank you for the privilege of serving you and for the rewarding life that service in uniform and in public office has allowed me […]
Washington, DC…As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator John Sidney McCain III, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House […]
Washington, DC…Despite our differences on policy and politics, I respect Senator John McCain’s service to our country and, in his honor, have signed a proclamation to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff until the day of his interment. I have asked Vice President Mike Pence to offer an address at the ceremony […]
Washington, DC… Hello everybody. It’s a big day for trade, a big day for our country. A lot of people thought we’d never get here because we all negotiate tough. We do, and so does Mexico. And this is a tremendous thing. This has to do — they used to call it NAFTA. We’re going […]
Washington, DC…John McCain and I were members of different generations, came from completely different backgrounds, and competed at the highest level of politics. But we shared, for all our differences, a fidelity to something higher – the ideals for which generations of Americans and immigrants alike have fought, marched, and sacrificed. We saw our political […]
Sedona, AZ…My father, United States Senator John Sidney McCain III, departed this life today. I was with my father at his end, as he was with me at my beginning. In the thirty-three years we shared together, he raised me, taught me, corrected me, comforted me, encouraged me, and supported me in all things. He […]
Washington, D.C. – The McCain family released the following statement today: “Last summer, Senator John McCain shared with Americans the news our family already knew: he had been diagnosed with an aggressive glioblastoma, and the prognosis was serious. In the year since, John has surpassed expectations for his survival. But the progress of disease and […]
Washington, DC…Thank you very much for being here this morning, and thank you to Secretary Mnuchin for joining us. And congratulations. You’re doing a great job. We appreciate it very much, Steve. I especially want to welcome Senators John Cornyn, who has been working so hard lately, and especially at the border. We’re doing things […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR CITIZEN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County committees or commissions: Fish and Game Commission. One vacancy for a term expiring 12/31/2018 – […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors shall conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, the 28th of August, 2018 during the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, California at approximately 9:30AM. The hearing is being called by the […]
