Second Quarter GDP Revised From 2.6% to 3%

Second Quarter GDP Revised From 2.6% to 3%

Washington, DC….Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.0 percent in the second quarter of 2017, according to the “second” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 1.2 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data than were […]

President Trump at Briefing on Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

President Trump at Briefing on Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Corpus Christi, Texas…GOVERNOR ABBOTT: Well, I want to welcome the President of the United States to the great state of Texas. I want to express my gratitude for our fellow Texans and especially the people of Corpus Christi for giving the President such a warm welcome on his ride over here, showing the gratitude that […]

President Donald J. Trump on North Korea

President Donald J. Trump on North Korea

Washington, DC…The world has received North Korea’s latest message loud and clear: this regime has signaled its contempt for its neighbors, for all members of the United Nations, and for minimum standards of acceptable international behavior. Threatening and destabilizing actions only increase the North Korean regime’s isolation in the region and among all nations of […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action This Evening

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action This Evening

San Andreas, CA…The Board is back in action with a full agenda for this evenings meeting. The complete agenda with links is below… Click Above for Live Stream Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/29/2017 6:00 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call […]

US Navy Recovers Remaining USS John S. McCain Sailors aboard Ship

US Navy Recovers Remaining USS John S. McCain Sailors aboard Ship

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Republic of Singapore (NNS) — U.S. Navy and Marine Corps divers have now recovered the remains of all 10 USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Sailors. The fallen Sailors are: – Electronics Technician 1st Class Charles Nathan Findley, 31, from Kansas City, Missouri – Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Abraham Lopez, 39, […]

Our Armed Forces Can Be Our Model For Racial Unity ~ Weekly Address from President Donald Trump

Our Armed Forces Can Be Our Model For Racial Unity ~ Weekly Address from President Donald Trump

Washington, DC…My Fellow Americans, I had the profound honor this week of addressing American troops at Fort Myer and speaking to thousands of veterans at the American Legion National Convention. Today I want to speak to all Americans about what we can learn from the men and women of our incredible Armed Forces. Every person […]

Harvey is Pushing Towards Texas Coast

Harvey is Pushing Towards Texas Coast

Corpus Christi, TX….Harvey is forecast to bring torrential rains and dangerous storm surge that have the potential to create a life threatening flooding situation starting Friday. Damaging hurricane-strength winds are also possible. Check your local forecast for updates, and abide by instructions from local authorities to protect life and property

On Marijuana Regulation vs Ban ~ Letter to Editor By Sarah Kancianich

On Marijuana Regulation vs Ban ~ Letter to Editor By Sarah Kancianich

San Andreas, CA…Dear Calaveras, I am publishing this letter after doing much research and inquiry into the pros and cons of the current proposed ban ordinance. This topic is extremely polarizing. On one end of the pole you have the “banners”, people who just don’t like it. On the other end you have the growers, […]

US Navy Identifies One Dead, Nine Missing USS John S. McCain Sailors

US Navy Identifies One Dead, Nine Missing USS John S. McCain Sailors

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Republic of Singapore (NNS) — After more than 80 hours of multinational search efforts, the U.S. Navy suspended search and rescue efforts for missing USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Sailors in an approximately 2,100-square mile area east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. Ten Sailors went missing following a collision […]

Rising Democratic Star Threatens ‘Safe’ Republican Seat

Rising Democratic Star Threatens ‘Safe’ Republican Seat

Granite Bay, CA…As evidence of her wide grass roots support, Roza Calderon announced today that she has received her 1,000th campaign contribution. Ms. Calderon is a Democrat running a historic campaign to represent California’s Fourth Congressional District, and unseat the five term Tea Party darling, Tom McClintock. As a single mother, scientist, and political activist, […]

Attorney General Becerra Says “Donald Trump Uses Phoenix Speech To Stoke Anger and Division”

Attorney General Becerra Says “Donald Trump Uses Phoenix Speech To Stoke Anger and Division”

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released the following statement after President Donald Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border and held a campaign-style rally in Phoenix yesterday night: “Sadly, yesterday night we saw failed leadership in action. At a critical moment for our nation, Donald Trump resorted to tribalistic anger and division to speak to America […]

Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Moke River Supply Needs on August 28th

Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Moke River Supply Needs on August 28th

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) and the Calaveras Public Utility District (CPUD) are hosting a town hall meeting Monday Aug. 28 to seek community input on a countywide long-term water supply needs assessment of the Mokelumne River, which is currently in progress. The final assessment will be submitted to the California Natural […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…The Board is back in action with a full agenda today. The complete agenda with links is below… LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/22/2017 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 […]

President Trump on the Strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia

President Trump on the Strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia

Arlington, VA…Thank you very much. Thank you. Please be seated. Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Tillerson, members of the Cabinet, General Dunford, Deputy Secretary Shanahan, and Colonel Duggan. Most especially, thank you to the men and women of Fort Myer and every member of the United States military at home and abroad. We send […]

Nominate Your Favorite Senior For 2017 Senior Volunteer of the Year

Nominate Your Favorite Senior For 2017 Senior Volunteer of the Year

San Andreas, CA…Nominations for the Commission on Aging 2017 Senior Volunteer of the Year are being accepted through Friday, September 29, 2017. This honor has been awarded in Calaveras County for many years and recipients are much appreciative of the recognition they receive for the countless hours they devote to the many, much-needed causes. The […]

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer on USS John S. McCain

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer on USS John S. McCain

Washington, DC…The following is a statement released Aug. 21 by Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer on USS John S. McCain, which was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore on Aug. 21. Our thoughts and prayers are with our shipmates […]

Temporary Fire Restrictions in Place at Moore Creek on Stanislaus National Forest

Temporary Fire Restrictions in Place at Moore Creek on Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…Fire restrictions are in effect in the Moore Creek area on Calaveras Ranger District, effective from August 18, 2017 through the end of the official 2017 fire season. Hot temperatures and heavy winter rains allowed grasses and other shrubs grow tall and then dry out, increasing the danger of fire in the area. Stanislaus […]

President Donald J. Trump on the Elevation of Cyber Command

President Donald J. Trump on the Elevation of Cyber Command

Washington, DC…I have directed that United States Cyber Command be elevated to the status of a Unified Combatant Command focused on cyberspace operations. This new Unified Combatant Command will strengthen our cyberspace operations and create more opportunities to improve our Nation’s defense. The elevation of United States Cyber Command demonstrates our increased resolve against cyberspace […]

Terrorist Attack in Barcelona, 13 Killed & 80 Injured

Terrorist Attack in Barcelona, 13 Killed & 80 Injured

Barcelona, ES….A day of terror in Spain with 13 killed and 80 injured when a terrorist driver plowed his rented van into people along a 1/3 mile section of street. Hours later just over an hour’s drive to the south law enforcement prevented another van attack but ended up in a gunfight with a cell […]

California Transportation Commission Authorizes Nearly $690 Million to Accelerate Additional Transportation Projects

California Transportation Commission Authorizes Nearly $690 Million to Accelerate Additional Transportation Projects

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans today announced that 32 major “fix-it-first” transportation projects can be accelerated a year earlier than planned thanks to anticipated funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The advancement is possible due to nearly $690 million in funding authorized today by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). […]

Yosemite Area South Fork Fire Update, 2,407 acres Containment: 7%

Yosemite Area South Fork Fire Update, 2,407 acres Containment: 7%

Yosemite, CA…The South Fork Fire experienced minimal growth yesterday as weather conditions and high humidity levels held the fire within the western and southern containment lines. The fire continues to slowly spread to the northeast into the Yosemite Wilderness. Air resources will continue to assist the firefighting effort today as smoke levels allow. Direct line […]

Equality, Justice and the First Amendment ~ Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director

Equality, Justice and the First Amendment ~ Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director

Washington, DC…For all people of good will — regardless of party affiliation, race, creed, or color — the events that took place this weekend in Charlottesville were sickening and deeply disturbing. Several clear themes emerged for me this weekend. And while they are pretty obvious, I thought I would share them with the broader ACLU […]

U.O.P. Publishes Study of the Fiscal Impact of Cannabis Regulation on the Calaveras County Budget

U.O.P. Publishes Study of the Fiscal Impact of Cannabis Regulation on the Calaveras County Budget

Stockton, CA…The University of the Pacific Center for Business and Policy Research published a comprehensive study of the fiscal impact of regulated cannabis on the Calaveras County budget. The study demonstrates that regulating commercial cannabis is estimated to generate between $7.2 million and $15.9 million in net revenue for the County after accounting for additional […]

Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush on Charlottesville

Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush on Charlottesville

Kennebunkport, ME…”America must always reject racial bigotry, anti-Semitism, and hatred in all forms. As we pray for Charlottesville, we are reminded of the fundamental truths recorded by that city’s most prominent citizen in the Declaration of Independence: we are all created equal and endowed by our Creator with unalienable rights. We know these truths to […]

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

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

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-832 APPEAL by Ortal Gabbay of Planning Director’s Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 5340 Hawver Road, Mokelumne Hill, T5N, R12E, Sec. 28, APN: 016-024-057. NOTICE IS […]

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, CA 95249 2016-656 APPEAL by Charnel James on behalf of Norman Gunsell and Amie Volpe-Gunsell of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 8380 Garabaldi […]

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, CA 95249 2016-655 APPEAL by Charnel James on behalf of Norman Gunsell and Amie Volpe-Gunsell of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located approximately 700 feet […]