DoD Identifies Army Casualty

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

Washington, DC…The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Andrew Celiz, 32, from Summerville, South Carolina, died, July 12, in Afghanistan, of wounds sustained as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting operations in support of a medical evacuation landing […]

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

Washington, DC…The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Staff Sgt. James T. Grotjan, 26, of Waterford, Connecticut, died July 12 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident July 8 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. […]

Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of CAL FIRE Employee

Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of CAL FIRE Employee

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Heavy Equipment Operator Braden Varney: “Anne and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Heavy Equipment Operator Braden Varney, a man who dedicated his life to protecting his […]

First Lady Melania Trump’s Visit to England

First Lady Melania Trump’s Visit to England

London, UK…The First Lady and the President arrived in London, England on Thursday afternoon. They were greeted by United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Woody Johnson; Lord-Lieutenant of Essex, Jennifer Tolhurst; Secretary of State for International Trade, The Right Honorable Liam Fox; and Chief Executive Officer of the Stansted Limited Airport, Brad Miller. The […]

Secretary Pompeo met wiith President Pena Nieto of Mexico

Secretary Pompeo met wiith President Pena Nieto of Mexico

Mexico City, MX…Today Secretary Pompeo met with the President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto at the Mexican presidential palace, Los Pinos, in Mexico City, Mexico. Secretary Pompeo reaffirmed the United States’ continued commitment to working with Mexico to enhance our shared security by disrupting transnational criminal organizations. The two leaders discussed the need to reach […]

Secretary Pompeo met with President-Elect Lopez Obrador of Mexico

Secretary Pompeo met with President-Elect Lopez Obrador of Mexico

Mexico City, MX…Today Secretary Pompeo met with President-elect of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at the office of the MORENA political party in Mexico City, Mexico. Secretary Pompeo congratulated Mr. Lopez Obrador on his July 1 victory and said the United States looks forward to working with Mr. Lopez Obrador and his cabinet after inauguration […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Fees

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Fees

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2018-038 AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 RELATED TO FEE ADOPTION: The County proposes to amend Title 17 to modify Section 17.94.020 related to establishing Planning Department fees. The proposed amendment to Title 17 is […]

Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo With Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray Caso

Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo With Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray Caso

Mexico City, Mexico……MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Good afternoon, and welcome to the Foreign Affairs Office. We are going to give a message to the media with the Secretary of State Michael Pompeo from the United States and the Chancellor Luis Videgaray Caso, if you could please say a couple of words. FOREIGN SECRETARY VIDEGARAY: Buenas tardes. […]

Attacks on Pakistan Political Candidates Raise Concerns!

Attacks on Pakistan Political Candidates Raise Concerns!

Washington, DC…The United States strongly condemns this week’s attacks on political candidates and their supporters in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces of Pakistan. These attacks are cowardly attempts to deprive the Pakistani people of their democratic rights. We grieve with those mourning the victims, and hope for a rapid recovery of those injured. We will […]

Grand Jury Indicts 12 Russian Intelligence Officers for Hacking Offenses Related to the 2016 Election

Grand Jury Indicts 12 Russian Intelligence Officers for Hacking Offenses Related to the 2016 Election

Washington, DC…The Department of Justice today announced that a grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment presented by the Special Counsel’s Office. The indictment charges twelve Russian nationals for committing federal crimes that were intended to interfere with the 2016 U.S. presidential election. All twelve defendants are members of the GRU, a […]

President Trump at Press Conference After NATO Summit

President Trump at Press Conference After NATO Summit

Brussels, Belgium…THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much, everybody. Appreciate it. We’ve had a very amaday period in Brussels. And we really accomplished a lot, with respect to NATO. For years, Presidents have been coming to these meetings and talked about the expense — the tremendous expense for the United States. And tremendous progress has […]

The Recall Dennis Mills Campaign Falls Short

The Recall Dennis Mills Campaign Falls Short

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Elections office confirmed that the Campaign to recall District Four Supervisor Dennis Mills came up short during the signature verification process. So Supervisor Mills will not be facing a recall vote in the near future.

Executive Clemency for Dwight and Steven Hammond

Executive Clemency for Dwight and Steven Hammond

Washington, DC….Today, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Grants of Clemency (Full Pardons) for Dwight Lincoln Hammond, Jr., and his son, Steven Hammond. The Hammonds are multi-generation cattle ranchers in Oregon imprisoned in connection with a fire that leaked onto a small portion of neighboring public grazing land. The evidence at trial regarding the Hammonds’ […]

President Trump Before Departure for Europe

President Trump Before Departure for Europe

Washington, DC…White House, South Lawn, 7:24 A.M. EDT. Q (Inaudible) on Brexit? THE PRESIDENT: Well, it’s going to be an interesting time in the UK, and it’s certainly going to be an interesting time with NATO. NATO has not treated us fairly, but I think we’ll work something out. We pay far too much and […]

Governor and First Lady Honor Cpl. Joseph Maciel

Governor and First Lady Honor Cpl. Joseph Maciel

Sacramento, CA…On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Cpl. Joseph Maciel, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. In memorial, Governor Brown ordered that flags […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-703 APPEAL by Tamara J. Lister of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-703 for the denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 9899 Story Rd., Mountain […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today!

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today!

San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors (AKA the Fab Five) are back in Action Today. The agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 7/10/2018 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 […]

Property Rights & Abuse Concerns about Chapter 8.06 Proposed Rewrite Tuesday ~ By Colleen Platt

Property Rights & Abuse Concerns about Chapter 8.06 Proposed Rewrite Tuesday ~ By Colleen Platt

San Andreas, CA…Dear Calaveras County Board of Supervisors, Please seriously consider & question the proposed rewrite of county code Chapter 8.06 ‘Property Maintenance & Code Enforcement’, to be heard at your Board Meeting Tuesday. It sets off too many red flags. The public is legitimately upset & fearful about the expanded code enforcement powers, possibility […]

President Donald J. Trump Nominates Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States

President Donald J. Trump Nominates Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States

Washington, DC…Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Anthony Kennedy’s assumption of senior status. The nomination of Judge Kavanaugh comes after a selection process marked by an […]

Yosemite National Park Now Offers Electronic Park Entrance Passes

Yosemite National Park Now Offers Electronic Park Entrance Passes

Yosemite, CA…YourPassNow offers visitors new digital access to America’s public lands. Yosemite National Park announces the opportunity for park visitors to purchase their park entrance passes electronically through YourPassNow beginning on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Once visitors purchase and save their digital pass to their cell phone, or print and bring their purchased pass with […]

Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Has Reopened After the Largest Restoration Project in Park History

Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Has Reopened After the Largest Restoration Project in Park History

Yosemite, CA…Back on June 14th Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Conservancy and public officials dedicated the newly restored Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias following a landmark project to protect the ancient trees and reestablish the area’s natural serenity. “As the largest protection, restoration and improvement project in park history, this milestone reflects the unbridled passion so […]

Employment Situation Summary for June, 213,000 New Jobs & Unemployment 4%

Employment Situation Summary for June, 213,000 New Jobs & Unemployment 4%

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 213,000 in June, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.0 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job growth occurred in professional and business services, manufacturing, and health care, while retail trade lost jobs. Household Survey Data. The unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage point to […]