Elk Grove, CA…The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) honored 68 employees today during its 33rd annual Medal of Valor Ceremony. “Today, we honor heroes who have been placed in situations that call for action that is above and beyond the normal demands of duty,” said acting CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz. “While facing danger […]
San Andreas, CA…Event details: The Calaveras County Water District is holding a community workshop to receive public input on the development a Customer Assistance Program. This program will be designed to provide financial assistance to customers who need one-time or ongoing help paying their bills. What? Customer Assistance Program Community Workshop When? 6:00 – 7:00 […]
Valley Springs, CA…On September 12, 2018 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant onto an undeveloped piece of private property located off of South Gulch Road near Milton Road in Valley Springs. Upon arrival, Deputies encountered three males who were tending to approximately 40 marijuana plants. No permanent residence was […]
Sacramento, CA…To help reduce collisions, Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife remind motorists to be on the lookout during Watch Out for Wildlife Week, which runs Sept. 16 – 22. “With every project we build, we look for innovative ways to protect drivers and wildlife,” said Caltrans Director Laurie Berman. “That can […]
Roseville, CA…Congressman Tom McClintock officially pulled out of a debate he committed to with Jessica Morse, his Democratic challenger in the 4th Congressional District race. The event was to be held in Lake Tahoe and hosted by the Sierra Business Council and North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, and would’ve been one of only two debates […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that real median household income increased by 1.8 percent between 2016 and 2017, while the official poverty rate decreased 0.4 percentage points. At the same time, the number of people without health insurance coverage and the uninsured rate were not statistically different from 2016. Median household income in […]
Murphys, CA…See Merita’s events and endorsements, as well as her positions on the issues affecting the Ebbetts Pass Corridor. Visit: www.meritacallaway.com
Shanksville, PA…Thank you very much. Thank you very much, Ryan. So beautiful. We’re gathered together on these hallowed grounds to honor the memory of nearly 3,000 souls who were murdered on this day 17 years ago. We’re here to pay solemn tribute to the 40 passengers and crewmembers on Flight 93 who rose up, defied […]
Washington, D.C….Secretary Mattis, General Selva, Your Royal Highness, members of the Cabinet, distinguished members of Congress, members of our Armed Forces, including the 3rd Infantry Old Guard who distinguished themselves on this day, 17 years ago; honored guests, fellow Americans, Pentagon personnel, first responders, and most especially — most especially to the family members of […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back In Action Today. The full agenda is enclosed… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/11/2018 8:30 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video 8:00 AM – The Board of Supervisors will attend the September 11th Changing of the Colors […]
Sacramento, CA…Reaffirming California’s global climate leadership, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed Senate Bill 100, authored by Senate President pro Tempore Emeritus Kevin de León, setting a 100 percent clean electricity goal for the state, and issued an executive order establishing a new target to achieve carbon neutrality – both by 2045. “This bill […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed legislation – SB 834 by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and AB 1775 by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) – to block new federal offshore oil drilling along California’s coast, and announced the state’s opposition to the federal government’s plan to expand oil drilling on public lands in California. […]
Champaign, IL…Barack Obama was at The University of Illinois to receive their Ethics In Government Award. “Hello, Illinois! I-L-L! I-L-L! Okay, okay. Just checking to see if you’re awake. Please have a seat, everybody. It is good to be home. It’s good to see corn, beans. I was trying to explain to somebody as we […]
Washington, DC…Rep. Tom McClintock, CA-04, has been recognized as a “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation for consistently supporting public policy priorities important to the retail industry and its millions of small businesses. The awards were presented as small retailers across the country gathered in Washington for NRF’s Retail Advocates Summit. “Retailers […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: Tree Removal Services – Administrative Office/Office of Emergency Services BID No. 18-1000-04-968 Tree Mortality Program Projects #4A and #7A. 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 Project […]
San Andreas, CA…PROPERTY TAX DEFAULT (DELINQUENT) LIST. Made pursuant to Section 3371, Revenue and Taxation Code. I, Barbara Sullivan, Calaveras County Tax Collector, State of California, certify that: The real properties listed below were declared to be in tax default at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2015, by operation of law pursuant to Revenue and […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGNECY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR 2003-032 TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION TRACT MAP FOR ELLIS. Jon Ellis is requesting a time extension of six years for the approved tentative subdivision tract map 2003-032 for the Cedar Ridge […]
Washington, DC…Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) announced legislation Wednesday to give large, profitable corporations such as Amazon and Walmart a choice: pay workers a living wage or pay for the public assistance programs like Medicaid, food stamps and public housing its low-wage workers are forced to rely on. Low wages cost taxpayers […]
San Andreas, CA – Calaveras County is working towards a final conclusion of the commercial cannabis regulatory program. Part of that process will require an accounting and possible reimbursement of funds remaining in the regulatory fee fund. The initial reimbursements for those growers who paid a renewal registration fee will occur by October 15, 2018. […]
Washington, DC…Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing Replay for September 6th
Washington, DC….The Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing Continues. The hearing has taken some wild twists and turns. It has had partisanship, protests and even at time some markedly detailed and erudite legal arguments across the political spectrum. It has even turned Federalist Papers references into a legal nerd drinking game of sorts.
Sonora, CA…Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken will host an open house Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office. Members of the public may review maps and discuss the draft Environmental Impact Statement alternatives with forest staff. Maps of the proposed Over-Snow vehicle-use designations for each alternative will […]
San Andreas, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office…”The Calaveras County Search and Rescue team held its annual awards event on Saturday, August 25th. Awards for 2017/18 year – chosen by team members: *Outstanding Service 2016/17: Mike Borean. *Training Officer of the Year 2016/17: Laurie Plautz. *Rookie of the Year 2016/17: Jennifer Berry (no pic- Not in […]
Washington, DC….Judge Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in and delivers his opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing. Full video here: https://cs.pn/2PBFYdf
Angels Camp, CA…Hope springs eternal must have been my frame of mind when the Lode hotel was purchased by me in 2002. The flamboyant history of what the place has meant to so many and the building echoing all the past lives it had lived (see history below article prepared by historian) was especially enthralling […]
Washington, DC…Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings
Phoenix, AZ…Governor Doug Ducey today announced that former Senator Jon Kyl has agreed to serve in the U.S. Senate again, filling the seat vacated by the late Senator John McCain. As Arizona’s Senator, Kyl will serve through at least the second session of the 115th Congress, concluding this year. “There is no one in Arizona […]
Washington, DC…Smithsonian Secretary David Skorton issued the following statement today on the fire at the National Museum of Brazil: The fire at the National Museum of Brazil is a terrible tragedy. Our sympathies are with our colleagues and indeed, all of those in Brazil and well beyond who have benefited from and appreciated this wonderful […]
Yangon, Myanmar…..Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the iniquity of the seven-year prison sentences that two Reuters reporters received in Yangon today at the end of a sham trial, and reiterates its call for their immediate release. On what was a dark day for press freedom in Myanmar, Kyaw Soe Ooand Wa Lone were convicted of violating the country’s […]
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2018 (table 1), according to the “second” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 2.2 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data than […]
