Washington, DC…On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, the President signed into law: S. 3021, the “America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018,” which authorizes construction of Army Corps of Engineers water resources projects for flood risk management, navigation, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, and environmental restoration; modifies previously authorized projects; and contains other water-related provisions.
Washington, DC…Today, the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) released a report outlining the opportunity costs of socialism on the macro economy, including standards of living, and the impact on the Federal budget. Coincident with the 200th anniversary of Karl Marx’s birth, socialism is making a comeback in American political discourse. Detailed policy proposals from self-declared […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon, everyone. I want to start off by offering a somber commemoration. Thirty-five years ago today, a Hizballah terrorist, trained by the Iranian regime, drove a truck packed with explosives into the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, killing 241 Marines, sailors, and soldiers. We will never forget that cowardly act of terrorism or […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back In Action Today. The full agenda is enclosed. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/23/2018 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): […]
Murphys, CA…We believe in: Economic justice, The Constitution, Universal right to health care, Universal public education, Preservation and restoration of the global environment, A strong and transparent defense policy, Investing in and improving our public safety infrastructure, Civility. Clicking on the above links will show the supporting statements and what they mean for Calaveras County. This is a Paid Political Ad from The Calaveras […]
Norwegian Sea…..Accompanied by select ships from Carrier Strike Group Eight (CSG-8), the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) traveled north to demonstrate the flexibility and toughness of U.S. naval forces through high-end warfare training with regional allies and partners. USS America (CV 66) was the last ship to operate in the area, […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is proud to announce the 2018 recipients of the park’s Volunteer of the Year awards. These prestigious awards are bestowed annually to outstanding volunteers in nine different categories for exemplary service to Yosemite National Park. In 2017, Yosemite National Park hosted over 10,734 volunteers who donated over 139,500 hours to help […]
Scottsdale, AZ…House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and Representatives Devin Nunes (CA-22), David G. Valadao (CA-21), Jeff Denham (CA-10), Ken Calvert (CA-42), Tom McClintock (CA-4), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-1) released the following statement today on President Trump’s executive memorandum on western water: “The President’s announcement is an immense relief for the farmers and families of […]
Scottsdale, AZ…So this is a big day for the Central Valley, California. And I want to thank everybody for being here. This is a vital action. In my opinion, it’s vital to improve access to water in the American West. What’s happened there is disgraceful. They’ve taken it away. There’s so much water, they don’t […]
Arnold, CA…This is Michael Oliveira, and I am running for Re-Election for Supervisor in District 3. Serving as your Supervisor has been a pleasure and I have enjoyed working with so many of you and look forward to the next four years. I am asking for your continued support and vote on November 6th. There […]
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans announced today that the California Transportation Commission allocated $669 million for more than 100 projects, funded by or at least partly by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. “This allocation builds on a year of funding approvals that have allowed us to move more than $15 […]
Washington, DC…A criminal complaint was unsealed in Alexandria, Virginia, today charging a Russian national for her alleged role in a Russian conspiracy to interfere in the U.S. political system, including the 2018 midterm election. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers, U.S. Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger of the Eastern District of Virginia, and […]
Placerville, CA…On October 16, Congressman McClintock presented HR 979 to Russell Mote, father of Marine Staff Sergeant Sky Mote. This law honors the memory of Mr. Mote’s son, Marine Staff Sergeant Sky Mote of El Dorado, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2012. He was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism. This law designates for […]
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Thank you. And thank you very much, Chaplain. Appreciate it. Please sit down. Vice President Mike Pence, thank you for joining us for today’s ceremony. This is always one of my favorite events. I like brave people. We meet them right here. Fifty years ago, an American Marine fought with […]
San Andreas, CA…COUNTY OF CALAVERAS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #18-1200-10-925. DOGTOWN ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR FINAL DESIGN, RIGHT OF WAY ENGINEERING, RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT. Notice is hereby given that Calaveras County is releasing a Request for Proposals for professional engineering services for the Dogtown Road Bridge Replacement Project. The […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF CURRENT SECURED PROPERTY TAXES DUE Made pursuant to Section 2609, Revenue and Taxation Code. Barbara Sullivan, Calaveras County Tax Collector, hereby announces that regular secured property tax bills will be mailed on or before November 1, 2018 to all property owners, at the addresses shown on the tax roll. If you […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive information for: ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE. Calaveras County Department of Public Works. RFI No. 18-1020-11-208. Request for Information documents 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 Interested Firms must submit one […]
San Andreas, CA…Vote by mail ballots are in the mail and are expected to be delivered by mid-week. If you do not receive your mail ballot by Friday, please contact the County Elections office to have a ballot re-issued to you. Ballots must be returned to the Election’s Office or a polling place by Election […]
San Andreas, CA…During the recovery phase of the 2015 Butte Fire signage was erected at each property that participated in the Cal Recycle debris removal program. These signs were used by Cal OES, Cal Recycle and Calaveras County to coordinate the project with the various agencies. As the work has been completed, the signs can […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back In Action Today. The full agenda is enclosed. LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/16/2018 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Announcements This is a time for […]
Washington, DC….Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Saudi King Salman in Riyadh. The Secretary thanked the King for Saudi Arabia’s strong partnership with the United States. The Secretary and the King discussed a number of regional and bilateral issues. The Secretary also thanked the King for his commitment to supporting a thorough, […]
Tahlequah, OK…Cherokee Nation Secretary of State Chuck Hoskin Jr. issued the following statement Monday in response to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s DNA test claiming Native Heritage: “A DNA test is useless to determine tribal citizenship. Current DNA tests do not even distinguish whether a person’s ancestors were indigenous to North or South America,” Cherokee Nation Secretary […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much, everybody. This has been a long journey. But for Andrew, it’s been a very interesting day. Because as you probably heard, I said a little bit earlier, from a Turkish prison to the White House in 24 hours. That’s not bad. (Applause.) Actually — And I want to start […]
San Andreas, CA…At the October 10 Board meeting, the Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors named Jeffrey Meyer as interim general manager, effective Monday October 15. Meyer is currently the Director of Administrative Services for CCWD and has been with the District for the past 10 years. The general manager position is being vacated […]
