Attorney General Becerra Sues Trump Administration over Decision to Add Citizenship Question on 2020 Census

Attorney General Becerra Sues Trump Administration over Decision to Add Citizenship Question on 2020 Census

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau questionnaire. An accurate population count of all individuals – regardless of citizenship status – is mandated every ten years under the U.S. Constitution. In addition to determining […]

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… Click Above for Livestream LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 3/27/2018 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 […]

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Appoints Chief Information Officer, Nabil Fares

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration  Appoints Chief Information Officer, Nabil Fares

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) Appoints Nabil Fares as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Director Nicolas Maduros announced the appointment of Nabil Fares as the CDTFA CIO, effective April 1, 2018. Mr. Fares brings a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from his work in both state and local government, nonprofit […]

Senator McConnell and Commissioner Quarles Announce Hemp Legislation

Senator McConnell and Commissioner Quarles Announce Hemp Legislation

Frankfort, KY…U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles (R-KY) announced today the impending introduction of legislation in the United States Senate to support Kentucky’s hemp industry. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 will legalize hemp as an agricultural commodity and remove it from the list of controlled substances. […]

Yosemite Conservancy Provides $12.5 Million to Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Conservancy Provides $12.5 Million to Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, CA…Yosemite Conservancy is providing $12.5 million in support to Yosemite National Park to improve the Bridalveil Fall visitor experience, rebuild a section of the trail around Tenaya Lake and collect data using 3-D aerial mapping to improve resource management parkwide, among 36 projects funded in 2018. “We want everyone’s visit to Yosemite […]

The Whitehouse on Expulsion of Russian Intelligence Officers and Closure of Seattle Consulate

The Whitehouse on Expulsion of Russian Intelligence Officers and Closure of Seattle Consulate

Washington, DC….Today President Donald J. Trump ordered the expulsion of dozens of Russian intelligence officers from the United States and the closure of the Russian consulate in Seattle due to its proximity to one of our submarine bases and Boeing. The United States takes this action in conjunction with our NATO allies and partners around […]

Nine Iranians Charged With Conducting Massive Cyber Theft Campaign on Behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard

Nine Iranians Charged With Conducting Massive Cyber Theft Campaign on Behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard

Washington, DC…Mabna Institute Hackers Penetrated Systems Belonging to Hundreds of Universities, Companies, and Other Victims to Steal Research, Academic and Proprietary Data, and Intellectual Property.  An Indictment charging Gholamreza Rafatnejad, 38; Ehsan Mohammadi, 37; Abdollah Karima, aka Vahid Karima, 39; Mostafa Sadeghi, 28; Seyed Ali Mirkarimi, 34; Mohammed Reza Sabahi, 26; Roozbeh Sabahi, 24; Abuzar […]

Attorney General Sessions Announces Regulation Effectively Banning Bump Stocks

Attorney General Sessions Announces Regulation Effectively Banning Bump Stocks

Washington, DC…Today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Department of Justice is proposing to amend the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, clarifying that bump stocks fall within the definition of “machinegun” under federal law, as such devices allow a shooter of a semiautomatic firearm to initiate a continuous firing […]

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Telecommunications Monopole

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Telecommunications Monopole

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 2017-120 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 […]

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Telecommunications Monopole

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Telecommunications Monopole

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 2017-119 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 […]

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Telecommunications Monopole

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Telecommunications Monopole

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 2017-114 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 […]

Packed House for Age Well Drive Smart Class in Sonora…Next Class April 21st

Packed House for Age Well Drive Smart Class in Sonora…Next Class April 21st

Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Area CHP…We had a packed house on March 17th for the Age Well Drive Smart class at the Senior Center. We are very grateful to have had the help from Senator Tom Berryhill, Assemblyman Frank Bigelow, and Mayor Connie Williams in reaching out to our mature drivers in Sonora. We are […]

Merita Callaway For Supervisor District Three

Merita Callaway For Supervisor District Three

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 […]

The 2018 Battle for the Badge With Gary Stevens, Pat Garrahan & Rick Dibasilio

The 2018 Battle for the Badge With Gary Stevens, Pat Garrahan & Rick Dibasilio

San Andreas, CA…Our county should feel gratitude that there are 3 qualified men that care enough about their communities to throw their hats in the ring and run for the office of Sheriff. The candidates are Gary Stevens, Pat Garrahan and appointed Sheriff Rick Dibasilio. Thank You to all of you who emailed in questions!! […]

Presidential Message to the Congress on Cryptocurrency Transactions with Venezuela

Presidential Message to the Congress on Cryptocurrency Transactions with Venezuela

Washington, DC…Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), I hereby report that I have signed an Executive Order with respect to Venezuela that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13692 of March 8, 2015, and relied upon for additional steps taken […]

President Trump on Combating the Opioid Crisis

President Trump on Combating the Opioid Crisis

Manchester, NH…Thank you to our First Lady, Melania, who has been so incredible. (Applause.) Thank you. And we are blessed to have you as our First Lady. Really are. It’s great to be back in the beautiful state of New Hampshire. (Applause.) I don’t know if you remember, but this is the first place I […]

Board of Supervisors are Back in Action This Morning…Sorta, One Cannabis Appeal on Tap

Board of Supervisors are Back in Action This Morning…Sorta, One Cannabis Appeal on Tap

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 3/20/2018 8:30 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 1. Pursuant […]

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services Launches use of Social Media

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services Launches use of Social Media

San Andreas, CA – The Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is pleased to announce the launch of several social media platforms to help citizens be informed. OES will be utilizing Nextdoor, Facebook, and Twitter to help you build disaster prepared and resilient communities in Calaveras County. In addition to sharing emergency preparedness tips, […]

The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will Receive Bids for Hauling Services

The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will Receive Bids for Hauling Services

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: Hauling Services – Public Works, Road and Bridges & Integrated Waste Management Divisions. BID No. 17-1018-14-962. Bids 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 The Calaveras County Purchasing […]

Public Notice of Vacancies for Citizen Boards, Committees & Commissions

Public Notice of Vacancies for Citizen Boards, Committees & Commissions

San Andreas, Ca…NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR CITIZEN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County committees or commissions: County Service Area #4 – Diamond XX One vacancy for a term […]

President Trump at the Friends of Ireland Luncheon

President Trump at the Friends of Ireland Luncheon

Washington, DC…Thank you very much, Paul, and Vice President Pence, distinguished members of Congress, so many wonderful people from Ireland. So many friends, and we appreciate it — for joining us on this very special occasion. It really is. First time was last year, and I still remember — I said, “That was a lot […]

The United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on the Attack in Salisbury

The United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on the Attack in Salisbury

Washington, DC…We, the leaders of France, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom, abhor the attack that took place against Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, United Kingdom, on March 4, 2018. A British police officer who was also exposed in the attack remains seriously ill, and the lives of many innocent British citizens […]

Prime Minister Theresa May on the Salisbury Nerve Agent Incident

Prime Minister Theresa May on the Salisbury Nerve Agent Incident

London, UK…With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a Statement on the response of the Russian government to the incident in Salisbury. First, on behalf of the whole House, let me pay tribute once again to the bravery and professionalism of all the emergency services, doctors, nurses and investigation teams who have led […]

President Trump After Review of Border Wall Prototypes

President Trump After Review of Border Wall Prototypes

San Diego, CA…Well, thank you very much, Secretary Nielsen; Acting Commissioner McAleenan; and the incredible Border Patrol agents, CBP officers who are doing an amazing job; ICE agents and officers, who I know so many of you. Every day, criminals and tariffs try to infiltrate our country. You got a good glimpse of it before. […]

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 3/13/2018 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 […]

Tillerson Out Pompeo In at State

Tillerson Out Pompeo In at State

Washington, DC….From President Trump this morning…”Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, will become our new Secretary of State. He will do a fantastic job! Thank you to Rex Tillerson for his service! Gina Haspel will become the new Director of the CIA, and the first woman so chosen. Congratulations to all!”