San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors (AKA the Fab Five) are back in Action on April 10th with a full agenda. The agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/10/2018 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED […]
Washington, DC…Fifty years ago today, on April 4, 1968, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was tragically assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Though he was taken from this earth unjustly, he left us with his legacy of justice and peace. In remembrance of his profound and inspirational virtues, we look to do as Dr. King […]
Washington, DC…Okay, thank you very much. Today, it’s my pleasure to congratulate Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their independence. That’s really quite a great achievement, and congratulations. And I’m honored to have you with us in the White House and the Oval Office. We covered a little territory today. Right? Really […]
Sonora, CA…The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will be hosting a public meeting to present the proposed process and approach for a Toulumne County Biomass Utilization Feasibility Study and to receive public input on suggested study plans. The meeting will be held at Stanislaus National Forest […]
Washington, DC… U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt is announcing the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that, in light of recent data, the current standards are not appropriate and should be […]
Murphys, CA…Born in Hawaii, raised in a military family, and lived throughout the United States, Merita is committed to Calaveras County as home. She has lived in District 3 for 30 years, and is a member of local organizations from White Pines Park to Murphys Community Club. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science and […]
Washington, DC…My Fellow Americans, Protecting the safety and well-being of American Citizens is my highest duty as President. Yet, lawless sanctuary jurisdictions are nullifying federal law, obstructing immigration enforcement, and releasing thousands of criminal aliens into U.S. communities to prey on innocent victims. It’s absolutely terrible. For example, in recent days, San Francisco officials denied […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Makes a Statement on DACA Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Palm Beach, Florida 10:54 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Happy Easter. Q Happy Easter, Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT: Happy Easter. Enjoy it. Q Mr. President, what did you mean by no DACA deal? THE PRESIDENT: Mexico has got to help us at the border. If […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors (AKA the Fab Five) are back in Action April 3rd for a closed session on the existing litigation between the county and PG&@. . The agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 4/3/2018 9:00 AM Administration Conference Room 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: […]
Sacramento, CA…From CBS This Morning…The family of Stephon Clark released the results of a private autopsy Friday nearly two weeks after his death. They say it shows the unarmed 22-year-old was shot eight times, seven of the bullets hitting him from behind. John Blackstone reports.
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has granted 56 pardons and 14 commutations. Individuals who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply to the Governor for a pardon. Those granted pardons all completed their sentences years ago and the majority were convicted of drug-related or other nonviolent crimes. […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Sutter Health, the largest hospital system in Northern California, for anticompetitive practices that result in higher healthcare costs for Northern Californians. The action aims to stop Sutter Health from unlawful conduct under state antitrust laws and restore competition in the California […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-027 AUP for AT&T c/o Epic Wireless: The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) to install a telecommunications tower and supporting ground equipment. The project has […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-115 AUP for AT&T c/o Epic Wireless: The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) to install a telecommunications tower and supporting ground equipment. The project has […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-026 AUP for AT&T c/o Epic Wireless: The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) to install a telecommunications monopole and supporting ground equipment. The project has […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued new guidance to help California’s public K-12 schools and other local educational agencies develop policies to protect the rights of undocumented students and their families. The guide is designed to help schools better understand protections that safeguard the privacy of undocumented students and their families, and to […]
San Andreas, CA…After more than a year of in-depth analysis and discussion, the Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors instructed staff to send written notifications to customers regarding proposed changes to rates for the District’s 13,000 water customers and 5,000 sewer customers (click here to read the notice). These notices are required by Proposition […]
Oakland, Calif. – Calaveras County will reduce flood risk in the Calaveras River watershed by minimizing water runoff, soil erosion, sediment accumulation, and debris flow through a $3.9 million mitigation project. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $2,974,335 to the County for erosion control measures including hydro-mulching and hydro-seeding in the most vulnerable watersheds […]
Murphys, CA…Born in Hawaii, raised in a military family, and lived throughout the United States, Merita is committed to Calaveras County as home. She has lived in District 3 for 30 years, and is a member of local organizations from White Pines Park to Murphys Community Club. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science and […]
Washington, DC…Today the U.S. Census Bureau delivered its planned questions for the 2020 Census to Congress, which include age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, relationship, homeownership status, and citizenship status. By law, the Census Bureau must deliver decennial census questions to Congress two years before Census Day, with the next one occurring April 1, 2020. “The […]
Washington, DC…MS. SANDERS: Good afternoon. Sorry to interrupt that live shot, Kristen. (Laughs.) As you’ve all seen this morning, the President secured a dramatically improved trade agreement with the Republic of Korea, continuing to fulfill one of his key campaign promises to the American people. Since the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, commonly referred to […]
Arnold, CA…The 2018 Greater Arnold Candidates Night featuring those vying for County Sheriff & District 3 Supervisor is Tuesday April 3 at Sequoia Woods Country Club. The Schedule is: 5:00 to 6:00 PM: Meet & Greet Mixer in Lounge. 6:00 to 8:30 PM: Candidates Q&A Session in Ponderosa Room. 8:30 to 9:00 PM: Informal Conversations […]
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017 (table 1), according to the “third” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.2 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra joined Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert and Sacramento community leaders to hold a press conference regarding the investigation into the shooting death of Stephon Clark. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) will […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board is back in action tomorrow with a full agenda. The biggest item to most of their rate payers will be item 4c under new business. It is “Discussion / Action Regarding Proposed Water and Wastewater Rates and Setting Proposition 218 Public Hearing” which means that after several […]