President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California

Washington, DC…The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from October 8, 2017 and continuing. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Back in Action This Morning

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Back in Action This Morning

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action this morning. The Complete Agenda is below.. LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/10/2017 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. Conference with […]

CCWD Board Back in Action on October 11th

CCWD Board Back in Action on October 11th

San Andreas, CA…The CCWD Board will be back in action on October 11th. The full agenda is enclosed…. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Davidson, President Scott Ratterman, Vice President Terry Strange, Director Bertha Underhill, Director Russ Thomas, Director RESOLUTION NO. 2017–60 RESOLUTION NO. PFA-03 ORDINANCE NO. 2017–01 AGENDA MISSION STATEMENT “Our team is dedicated to protecting, […]

Public Notice on Proposition 4

Public Notice on Proposition 4

San Andreas, CA…PUBLIC NOTICE Article XIIIB was added to the California Constitution by way of initiative approved by the voters at a State election held in November 1979. Said initiative, also know as “Proposition 4,” provided for appropriations limits for State and local government. Government Code § 7910 requires that each year the governing body […]

Calaveras County Administration Public Notice

Calaveras County Administration Public Notice

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Administration Public Notice Ordinance Intro., Elected Compensation Calaveras County Board of Supervisor Summary Public Notice. The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted ordinance # 20170926o3089 on September 26, 2017 approving changes to the Board of Supervisors health benefit contribution consistent with the new contract with the Service Employee’s International Union […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Amendments to Title 17 Related to Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Amendments to Title 17 Related to Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2017-122 AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 RELATED MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES: The County proposes to amend Title 17 to modify Chapter 17.91 related to medical cannabis dispensaries to bring it into compliance with state […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Commercial Cannabis Ban Ordinance

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Commercial Cannabis Ban Ordinance

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2014-064 AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 REGULATING CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND COMMERCE: The County proposes to amend Title 17 to replace Chapter 17.95, an urgency ordinance adopted on May 10, 2016 with a permanent […]

Attorney General Becerra on Governor Signing “Sanctuary State” Legislation

Attorney General Becerra on Governor Signing “Sanctuary State” Legislation

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released the following statement today, following Governor Jerry Brown’s signing of SB 54, the California Values Act: “I applaud the Legislature and Governor Brown for their work to enact the California Values Act (SB 54 by Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de León). California is determined to utilize all […]

Pew Research Report Says The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wider

Pew Research Report Says The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wider

Washington, DC…The following is the summary of the report Pew Research released today…”The divisions between Republicans and Democrats on fundamental political values – on government, race, immigration, national security, environmental protection and other areas – reached record levels during Barack Obama’s presidency. In Donald Trump’s first year as president, these gaps have grown even larger.  And the […]

Governor Brown Signs “Sanctuary State” Legislation

Governor Brown Signs “Sanctuary State” Legislation

Sacramento, CA….Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed a package of bills to enhance housing, school, workplace and civil protections for California’s immigrants.  “This action protects public safety and ensures hard-working people who contribute to our state are respected,” said Governor Brown.   The Governor signed the following bills today: – AB 21 by Assemblymember Ash […]

NRA Believes “Bumpstocks” Should be Subject to Regulation

NRA Believes “Bumpstocks” Should be Subject to Regulation

Fairfax, VA…The National Rifle Association today issued the following statement: v”In the aftermath of the evil and senseless attack in Las Vegas, the American people are looking for answers as to how future tragedies can be prevented. Unfortunately, the first response from some politicians has been to call for more gun control. Banning guns from […]

U.S. Service Members Killed in Niger

U.S. Service Members Killed in Niger

Washington, DC…Three U.S. service members and a service member from a partner nation were killed in southwestern Niger yesterday, U.S. Africa Command officials said. U.S. Africa Command, in concert with interagency and international partners, builds defense capabilities, responds to crisis, and deters and defeats transnational threats to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, […]

Remarks By Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State

Remarks By Rex W. Tillerson  Secretary of State

Washington, DC…Good morning. There were some news reports this morning that I want to address. First, my commitment to the success of our President and our country is as strong as it was the day I accepted his offer to serve as Secretary of State. President Trump’s “America first” agenda has given voice to millions […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-540 APPEAL by Adam Ray of the Planning Director’s determination that a cultivation for a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application is over canopy for APN: 020-027- 176 The site is located at 19075 […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2017-075 ZA FOR MARK BOLGER: This application proposes to re-zone 118.1 acres of land in Calaveras County from U (Unclassified) to A1 (General Agriculture). The two contiguous parcels are located at 4629 & […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA95249 2016-890 APPEAL by Rocco Rosano of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-890 for the denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. This site is located at 8850 Avenue A, Mountain Ranch; on […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 Remand by the BOS of 2016-629 APPEAL by Stewart Alberts of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application on APN 021-021-005 The site is located at 8429 Oak Ridge Rd., Mountain Ranch. NOTICE […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-462 APPEAL by Archer Norris Law Corporation on behalf of S.J.H.M. Association for Planning Director’s Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-462. The site is located at 2539 Horseshoe Rd, Copperopolis, CA, […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on State Route 49 Commercial Gateway and Corridor Study

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on State Route 49 Commercial Gateway and Corridor Study

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 San Andreas State Route 49 Commercial Gateway and Corridor Study: Calaveras County, in coordination with Caltrans and the Calaveras Council of Governments, is proposing to adopt a transportation and land use study addressing […]

Notice of Public Auction on November 10, 2017 of Tax-Defaulted Property for Delinquent Taxes

Notice of Public Auction on November 10, 2017 of Tax-Defaulted Property for Delinquent Taxes

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION ON NOVEMBER 10, 2017 OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Made pursuant to Section 3692, Revenue and Taxation Code. On, August 22, 2017, I, Barbara Sullivan, Calaveras County Tax Collector, was directed to conduct a public auction sale by the Board of Supervisors of Calaveras County, California. The tax-defaulted […]

President Trump on the Shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada

President Trump on the Shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada

Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, we are joined together today in sadness, shock, and grief. Last night, a gunman opened fire on a large crowd at a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. He brutally murdered more than 50 people, and wounded hundreds more. It was an act of pure evil. The FBI and the […]

Seasonal Closures Coming to Stanislaus National Forest!

Seasonal Closures Coming to Stanislaus National Forest!

Sonora, CA…Beginning Oct. 1 campgrounds and day use areas will be closing for the season. A few locations will remain open for a few more weeks, but many are closing Oct. 1. Dispersed camping is available until the roads close, but be ready for winter weather! Check the Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/stanislaus/ for information about […]

President Trump’s Weekly Address…This Week on Puerto Rico & Taxes

President Trump’s Weekly Address…This Week on Puerto Rico & Taxes

Washington, DC…My Fellow Americans, All American hearts are united with the people of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands who have faced terrible devastation in the wake of two catastrophic hurricanes. We are working night and day in cooperation with territorial and local authorities to assist those in need, to help save and sustain lives, […]

Governor Brown Signs ‘Prime Time Primary’ Law Moving California’s 2020 Presidential Vote from Last to First Tier

Governor Brown Signs ‘Prime Time Primary’ Law Moving California’s 2020 Presidential Vote from Last to First Tier

Sacramento, CA…Governor Brown has approved a plan to move California’s primary election from one of the last, to one of the first in the nation. Senate Bill 568, The Prime Time Primary Act received bipartisan support in the State Legislature. The Prime Time Primary Act moves the statewide primary to the first Tuesday after the […]

President Trump Unveils Tax Reform Plans

President Trump Unveils Tax Reform Plans

Indianapolis, IN…Thank you very much. You just want massive tax cuts. That’s what you want. That’s the only reason you’re going so wild. (Applause.) But it’s wonderful to be back in the great state of Indiana. What a place. (Applause.) I want to thank Senator Todd Young, Senator Joe Donnelly, Representative Jackie Walorski, Representative Susan […]