San Francisco, CA….Proposition 47, the state measure that reduced penalties for some property and drug crimes, did not lead to a rise in violent crime. However, larcenies did go up—driven by an increase in thefts from motor vehicles. Proposition 47 also helped reduce the state’s stubbornly high recidivism rates, but this is due in part […]
San Andreas, CA…The results have been updated on the County Election Department website: https://elections.calaverasgov.us/Results . There are 500 ballots left to be processed, which includes provisional ballots issued on Election Day. SUMMARY REPORT CALAVERAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA SEMIOFFICIAL RESULTS STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018 VOTES PERCENT PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 29) . . . […]
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans announced today that a new aviation portal is now available to provide crucial information for pilots, airport operators, first responders and others who need real-time weather conditions throughout California. The Aviation Weather Information (AWI) portal links dozens of commonly used aviation weather websites into one easy location. Current wind speed, temperature, visibility, air […]
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 6/12/2018 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Announcements This is a […]
Capella Hotel, Singapore…Well, thank you very much, everybody. We appreciate it. We’re getting ready to go back. We had a tremendous 24 hours. We’ve had a tremendous three months, actually, because this has been going on for quite a while. That was a tape that we gave to Chairman Kim and his people, his representatives. […]
Sentosa Island, Singapore…President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) held a first, historic summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018. President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange […]
Singapore…President Trump Participates in a One on One Meeting with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un
Angels Camp, CA…I’ll admit being concerned what will happen when Dennis Mills’ family, close friends, and ardent supporters discover he’s a pathological liar. There are so many lies in Mr. Mills’ statement it’s hard to know where to start. Let’s try the hilarious “Big Pot” accusation. If you watched the day-to-day evolution of this successful […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: Construction of the Tax Collector Security Wall System Project BID No. 17-1060-17-914A. 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 A Mandatory Pre-Bid/Site Visit Meeting is scheduled for […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER TO SELL TAX–DEFAULTED PROPERTY (§3361, §3362). Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code §3691 and §3692.4, the following conditions will, by operation of law, subject real property to the tax collector’s power to sell. 1. All property for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for five or […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-528 APPEAL by Son Hoai Tran on behalf of Odyssey Health Service, Inc. of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-528 for the denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-564 APPEAL by Sarah McCarthy, on behalf of Leisure Resources, Inc., of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-564 for the denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-105 APPEAL by Sangchan Sprayberry of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-105 for the denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 6308 Mountain Ranch Rd., Mountain […]
Washington, DC…White House, South Lawn, 8:02 A.M. EDT. Question: Is the Comey report going to be your birthday present? THE PRESIDENT: Well, it seems that it’s coming out on my birthday. Maybe that’s appropriate. Let’s see if it is. Look, he’s a very dishonest man; I’ve been saying it for a long time. I think […]
Angels Camp, CA…In January 2017 I took the oath of office to serve as a Supervisor of Calaveras County. One of the most important elements of my job is to protect the citizens of my community from those that endanger the safety and quality of life. Another critical part of my job is to listen […]
Washington, DC…MODERATOR: Thank you, ma’am, and good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us for today’s background call on the ceasefire in Afghanistan. Joining us today on the call is [Senior State Department Official]. We will refer to him as a senior – the Senior State Department Official. As a reminder, this call is […]
Sacramento, CA…Primary Victory Speeches By Gavin Newsom & John Cox who will face off for CA Governor in November.
Roseville, CA…Following last night’s primary results, whereupon she will advance to the November general election, Democratic candidate Jessica Morse released the following statement: “A year ago, I launched my campaign for Congress because I believed that the 4th Congressional District deserved a representative who would put the important issues facing our community first. For five […]
San Andreas, CA…By a just under 88% margin Calaveras County Voters approved Measure A which granted a long term lease and healthcare partnership with Dignity Health. MEASURE A MARK TWAIN HEALTH CARE DISTRICT Vote for 1 (WITH 29 OF 29 PRECINCTS COUNTED) YES . . . . . . . . . . . . […]
San Andreas, CA…With all the precincts in but with provisional and ballots turned in a polling places yet to be counted. Appointed Sheriff Rick DiBasilio appears to be heading for November challenge against DA Investigator Gary Lee Stevens. SHERIFF Vote for 1 (WITH 29 OF 29 PRECINCTS COUNTED) PATRICK GARRAHAN . . . . . […]
Valley Springs, CA…Calaveras Supervisor District 5 Will Be Clapp vs Stopper in November. SUPERVISOR 5TH SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT Vote for 1 (WITH 5 OF 5 PRECINCTS COUNTED) BRUCE GIUDICI . . . . . . . . . 426 27.40 GREGORY GUSTAFSON. . . . . . . . 149 9.58 BENJAMIN STOPPER . . . […]
San Andreas, CA…Incumbent Leslie Davis has earned another term as the Assessor in Calaveras County. Local Realtor Tim Muetterties came up short but he should take some solace that unseating incumbent department heads is a very tough challenge. ASSESSOR Vote for 1 (WITH 26 OF 29 PRECINCTS COUNTED 89.66%) LESLIE DAVIS . . . . […]
Arnold, CA….The Calaveras County District 3 Supervisorial race in November will be a repeat of 4 years ago. Only this time Oliveira is the incumbent and Callaway is the Challenger. SUPERVISOR 3RD SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT Vote for 1 (WITH 6 OF 6 PRECINCTS COUNTED) ED LANGAN . . . . . . . . . . […]
Sonora, Ca…Most of the results are in for Tuolumne County and it looks like most of the contested offices will be heading to November. The details are below… COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Vote for No More Than 1 CATHY A. PARKER . . . . . . . . 7,446 97.73 WRITE-IN. . . . […]
Murphys, CA…In a sad local story it looks like Murphys resident and Vallecito School Board Member Tom Pratt who was running as a moderate Democrat will be outflanked to the left in the battle to represent the Democratic Party in November against Republican Andreas Borgeas. The District 8 State Senate Seat is being vacated by […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County June 5th Election Results. We just checked in with the elections office in San Andreas and they are getting all of the absentee ballots queued up for the first tabulating run after 8pm. Typically first results are reported 8:30 – 8:45pm. Then it is the waiting game as the precincts come […]
Murphys, CA…You have until 8pm to vote! I hope you’ll support me for District 3 Supervisor!
Washington, DC…If you feel like there is too much news and you can’t keep up, you are not alone. A sizable portion of Americans are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of news there is, though the sentiment is more common on the right side of the political spectrum, according to a Pew Research Center survey […]
Washington, DC…Presidential Tweets From This Morning…13 So Far and probably more on the way. This morning’s Tweets run the gambit. Terrific new book out by the wonderful Harris Faulkner, “9 Rules of Engagement.” Harris shares lessons from a military family. Enjoy! Senator @RogerWicker of Mississippi has done everything necessary to Make America Great Again! Get […]
San Andreas, CA…PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY OF CALAVERAS FY 2018/19 RECOMMENDED BUDGET HEARINGS TENTATIVE SCHEDULE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will hold FY 2018/19 Recommended Budget Hearings commencing on June 12, 2018 through June 15, 2018, or until completion. Board Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Items […]
