Washington, DC….Will you have any response to Russia firing on the Ukraine, sir? THE PRESIDENT: Not good. We’re not happy about it at all. Not at all. We’ve let our position be known, and we’re not happy about it. Q Have you reached a deal with Mexico to hold migrants at the border? THE PRESIDENT: […]
Yuma, AZ…Last night, Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents and a CBP pilot had rocks thrown at them when they tried to arrest a subject who claimed to have been part of the migrant caravans. On Friday night, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents discovered footprints from a subject who had illegally crossed […]
San Ysidro, CA…San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents rescued a woman who fell from the primary wall about one-mile east of the San Ysidro Port of Entry and impaled herself on pieces of rebar on Friday. On Nov. 23, at around 8:25 p.m., agents responded to the area and found the woman had fallen from […]
Bogota, Columbia….The first phase of the USNS Comfort hospital ship mission in Turbo finished yesterday after assisting 5,450 patients and performing 131 surgeries. The mission will continue in Riohacha as of November 26. In the five days of the mission in Turbo, USNS Comfort staff and their allies attended a total of 5,450 patients and […]
Angels Camp, CA…Due to flooding, the Community Development Office for the City of Angels will be closed beginning November 26th – December 3rd. City Staff will still be available to you by phone, email or onsite meetings. Please contact Community Development Staff by phone at 209-736-1346 to schedule a meeting. You may also visit City […]
Washington, DC…The United States expresses its deep concern over the incident in the Black Sea that occurred November 25 as Ukrainian vessels attempted to transit through the Kerch Strait. Reports that Russian vessels rammed and fired on the Ukrainian ships, injuring Ukrainian crewmen, before seizing three vessels, represent a dangerous escalation and a violation of […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance to amend the zoning of APN 048-025-034 and APN: 050-002-120 from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture Preserve (AP) identifying the land being restricted by a California Land Conservation Contract, Agriculture Preserve No. 363 for Mark Connolly. The subject property is a portion of Section 32, […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY PUBLICATION: The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance to amend the zoning of parcels in Mokelumne Hill. The planned development combining zone was removed from 102 parcels and the design review combining zone was added to 117 parcels. A negative declaration was adopted by the Board of […]
Pasadena, CA…Mission controllers at NASA-JPL have received a signal from NASA’s InSight lander on the Mars surface via MarCO OR a beep from InSight’s X-band radio. In the coming hours, engineers will be checking on the spacecraft’s health. A post-landing news briefing expected at 2 p.m. PST (5 p.m. EST).
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance to add Chapter 17.52 of the Calaveras County Code to provide for a design review process for Mokelumne Hill. The design review process provides for planning director approval of specified development consistent with the Mokelumne Hill Design Guidelines. A negative declaration was adopted by […]
San Andreas, CA…At their meeting held on November 13, 2018, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors approved the rescission of ordinance repealing ordinance 2169 which established the Calaveras County Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) Television Commission, as codified as Chapter 5.12.380-5.12.384 of the Calaveras County Code. Passed and adopted on the 13th of November, 2018 […]
Washington, DC…From CBS…Tensions Rise as Trump Threatens to Shut U.S.-Mexico Border. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents fired tear gas at hundreds of migrants after some tried to breach the border this weekend. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN with more on President Trump’s reaction.
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 […]
