President Trump’s Christmas Eve Video Teleconference with Members of the Military
West Palm Beach, FL….President Trump participates in a Christmas Eve video teleconference with members of the military.
Governor Brown Grants Executive Clemency
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has granted 132 pardons and 19 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 and the majority were convicted of drug-related or other nonviolent crimes. Pardons are […]
Federal Disaster Relief Update
Washington, DC…This week, House Republicans proposed $81 billion in disaster relief through H.R. 4667 for areas hit by hurricanes and wildfires, the largest standalone aid bill in recent years. Initially believed to be attached to a Continuing Resolution (CR), the stopgap funding measure was kept separate from H.R. 4667, the disaster supplemental bill, after a […]
Senator Lara Introduces Legislation to Promote Fire Prevention and Access to Homeowners Insurance
Sacramento, CA…On Wednesday, Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) joined local leaders, including Placer County Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery, to introduce the Wildfire Safety and Recovery Act, legislation aimed at helping California adapt to the “new normal” of extreme wildfire risk, keeping people and homes safe, and ensuring an ongoing strong market for insurers. California residents impacted […]
Public Invited to Hazard Mitigation Planning Meeting
San Andreas, CA…The community is invited to join the Calaveras County Water District in the development of an update to its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Public input is a critical component of a successful and comprehensive update. The purpose of the plan is to protect people and properties from the effects of hazards by […]
President Trump at Signing of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill Act, and H.R. 1370
Washington, DC…Oval Office, 10:45 A.M. EST. THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Thank you very much for being here, and Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Have great holidays. We are going to sign some very important things today. One is a continuing resolution that very importantly gives us the right, and we are ordering $4 billion […]
Notice of Vacancies for Citizen Boards/Committees/Commissions
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR CITIZEN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS (revised 12/13/17) 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 #2 – Bar XX One vacancy for […]
Calaveras LAFCO Notice of Public Hearing
San Andreas, CA…CALAVERAS LAFCO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras Local Agency Formation Commission will hold a public hearing on the adoption of a Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence for road maintenance, storm drain maintenance, street lighting maintenance, landscaping of public areas, weed control and trail/fire break maintenance, […]
100 Acre Parcel Landrush Will Begin for Outdoor Cannabis Cultivations if Consensus Holds
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on commercial cannabis is entering its’ final stages. There are still details to be worked out, and the final ordinance still needs to be returned and voted on January 10th but consensus on the parcel size seems to have been reached. It looks as though […]
President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and Members of Congress at Bill Passage Event
Washington, DC…THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody, very much. And these are the people right behind me. They’ve worked so long, so hard. It’s been an amazing experience, I have to tell you. Hasn’t been done in 34 years, but actually, really hasn’t been done, because we broke every record. It’s the largest — I always […]
President Trump Delivers Remarks at a Bill Passage Event
Washington, DC…President Trump Delivers Remarks at a Bill Passage Event
Idaho is Nation’s Fastest-Growing State, Census Bureau Reports
Washington, DC…Idaho was the nation’s fastest-growing state over the last year. Its population increased 2.2 percent to 1.7 million from July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s national and state population estimates released today. Following Idaho for the largest percentage increases in population were: Nevada (2.0 percent), Utah (1.9 […]
Angels Camp City Council Approved Contracts for New City Administrator & City Attorney
Angels Camp, CA….The City Council has approved contracts for a new City Administrator and City Attorney. Melissa Eads will become the City’s new City Administrator. Douglas White, through his Sacramento Law Firm Churchwell White, will become the new City Attorney. Eads will begin her position at the City on January 16, 2018 and White will […]
Senators Vote on Final Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Washington, DC…U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, member of the Finance Committee, and conferee on the conference committee tasked with negotiating a final tax reform bill, issued the following statement today regarding the Senate’s final passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “This is a historic moment for our […]
The COG Needs You! Well At Least Your Wisdom on Murphys Traffic
Murphys, CA…The COG Needs You! Well At Least Your Wisdom on Murphys Traffic. Click below to apply.
The Board Discussion Portion of December 19 Cannabis Special Meeting
San Andreas, CA…Today was another marathon session on Cannabis for the Calaveras Board. What follows is the portion of the meeting after all of the public comments, etc. This is where they started discussing the action items and getting ready to vote. If you are following this topic this is the portion of the meeting […]
Briefing on the Attribution of the WannaCry Malware Attack to North Korea
Washington, DC…MR. BOSSERT: Good morning, all. Sorry for being a little tardy this morning. I’d like to talk to you today about a cyber issue of significance. In May of this year, a dangerous cyberattack known as WannaCry spread rapidly and indiscriminately across the world. The malware encrypted and rendered useless hundreds of thousands of […]
Angels Camp City Council to Consider Melissa Eads For City Administrator This Evening
Angels Camp, CA…The City Council will be back in action this evening at the Fire House. Approving a contract with Melissa Eads to serve as City Administrator. Approving Churchwell White, LLP to serve as City Attorney and reprogramming RTSP Funds for Rasberry Stair replacement top the agenda COUNCIL-AGENDA-12-19-2017
“Morning Again in America” According to Congressman Tom McClintock
Washington, DC…Mr. Speaker: I opposed the House version of the tax reform bill because the loss of broad-based deductions like state and local taxes would have caused significant tax increases on many of my middle-class constituents in the high-tax, high-cost state of California. It increased the marginal tax rate on high income earners and abolished […]
The Senate Debates Tax Bill Ahead of Vote
Washington, CA…The House has already passed the tax bill and now the Senate has taken up the bill for expected vote later today.
Board of Supervisors Are Back In Action Today For A Special Cannabis Regulation Meeting
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action on December 19th. The Complete Agenda is below. On October 17, 2017 the Board of Supervisors heard a recommendation from the Planning Commission to adopt an ordinance either banning cannabis cultivation and other commercial activities associated with cannabis or regulating those uses. The […]
President Trump Delivers Remarks Regarding the Administration’s National Security Strategy
Washington, DC…President Trump Delivers Remarks Regarding the Administration’s National Security Strategy
On This Date in 1787 New Jersey Becomes Third State to Ratify U.S. Constitution
Philidelphia, PA…On This Date in 1787 New Jersey Becomes Third State to Ratify U.S. Constitution.
President Trump’s Weekly Address on Military Funding & Immigration
Washington, DC…My Fellow Americans, This week I signed the National Defense Authorization Act – a historic step forward to rebuild our military. Now, it is critical for Congress to pass the Clean Government Appropriations Bill that fully funds our Military Needs. We must not play politics with our troops – we should pass a clean […]
Restoring the Original Intent of the Wilderness Act to Allow Bicycles in Wilderness Areas
Washington, DC…The House Natural Resources Committee today voted to pass H.R. 1349 by Congressman Tom McClintock. The bill would restore the original intent of the Wilderness Act to allow bicycles and other forms of human-powered locomotion in wilderness areas at the discretion of local land managers. Bicycles were originally permitted in wilderness areas from the […]
Board of Supervisor’s Meeting Video for December 12, 2017
San Andreas, CA…The Big, The Bold, Calaveras County Fab Five were back in action yesterday taking care of what ails the county. The meeting video is below…
Federal Reserve Raises the Federal Funds Rate to 1-1/4 to 1‑1/2 percent.
Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in November indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a solid rate. Averaging through hurricane-related fluctuations, job gains have been solid, and the unemployment rate declined further. Household spending has been expanding at a moderate […]
Bruce Giudici Announces Candidacy for District 5 County Supervisor
Rancho Calaveras, CA…For too long, District 5 has been burdened by County Supervisors who have lacked either the interest, ability or integrity to do the work required. None have been re-elected to office in District 5 in the past 20 years – a singular feat for Calaveras County. In running for this office, I will […]
President Donald J. Trump on H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, DC…Today, I have signed into law H.R. 2810, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018.” This Act authorizes fiscal year 2018 appropriations for critical Department of Defense (DOD) national security programs, provides vital benefits for military personnel and their families, and includes authorities to facilitate ongoing military operations around the globe. I […]
Democrat Doug Jones Takes Alabama Senate Race over Judge Roy Moore
Montgomery, AL…Total Ballots Cast: 1,346,147 Total Registered Voters: 3,326,812 Voter Turnout: 40.46% Counties Reported: 67 of 67 Last Updated: 12/12/2017 10:46:17 PM. The election results presented are unofficial and presented as a courtesy of the Alabama Secretary of State and Alabama’s Probate Judges. The accuracy of the election results is the responsibility of the Probate […]