Yosemite, CA….From the National Park Service…”Here in Yosemite National Park, employees provide law enforcement, EMS, search and rescue, and fire fighting efforts. We are so grateful to have an outstanding staff of dedicated first responders protecting this park! On Thursday, the US Postal Service honored first responders from Yosemite, CAL FIRE, and the U.S. Forest […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Republican Party Endorsements
Washington, DC…From the FBI…”The #FBI can confirm we have one person in custody. There will be a press conference in Washington, D.C. at the Department of Justice at 2:30pm ET.”
Suitland, MD…From the Bureau of Economic Analysis…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter of 2018, according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 4.2 percent. The Bureau emphasized that the third-quarter advance estimate released […]
Yosemite, CA…A male and female visitor died in an apparent fall from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite National Park Rangers are recovering the bodies this morning. This incident is under investigation and no further details are available. No photos or videos are available. The identification of the deceased has not yet been determined.
Arnold, CA…One of the things we love about covering small towns is that it matters much less where your political loyalties lie and more if a person tries to help his or her community thrive. In our rural and at times economically challenged counties communities it takes a community effort just to keep small towns […]
Davis, CA…The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Science Division has now published the soil survey “Central Sierra Foothills Area, Parts of Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties” (CA630). The publication concludes years of extensive research, analyzing and categorizing of data on the private lands of the two counties. “This soil survey provides up-to-date classification and […]
San Andreas, CA…Rick DiBasilio For Sheriff 2018
Washington, DC…Between October 22 and 24, 2018, suspicious packages were received at multiple locations in the New York and Washington, D.C., areas and Florida. The packages are being sent for analysis at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. “This investigation is of the highest priority for the FBI. We have committed the full strength of […]
Washington, DC…One year ago this week, President Donald J. Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency. Ever since, the Trump Administration has applied an all-of-Government approach to the epidemic, allowing each agency and department to do their part to help the cause. This is a crisis that cannot be solved through Government action […]
Sonora, CA…From the Stanislaus National Forest…”Wildlife biologist Marcie Baumbach helps conduct bat surveys across the forest to learn more about species composition, age, sex, reproductive status, and body condition.” Bat Week is an annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature. Bat Week is organized by a team of representatives from across the […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Secret Service has intercepted two suspicious packages addressed to Secret Service protectees. Late on October 23, 2018, the Secret Service recovered a single package addressed to Former First Lady Hillary Clinton in Westchester County, New York. Early this morning, October 24, 2018, a second package addressed to the residence of Former President […]
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): […]
Houston, TX…President Trump’s Rally for Ted Cruz from Houston, TX
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 […]
