San Andreas, CA….LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1144 ZONING AMENDMENT AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR KEVIN AND THERESA LOCKE: Zoning Amendment to change the zoning of a 7.44 acre parcel from RR (Rural Residential) to RA (Residential Agriculture). The purpose of the zone change is to reflect […]
San Andreas, CA…LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-629 APPEAL by Stewart Alberts of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-629 for the denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 8429 Oak Ridge Rd., Mountain Ranch, in the NW 1/4 of Section […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2013-022 EXTENSION OF TIME FOR LA COBRE MINA UNIT 2 TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION TRACT MAP: The applicant is requesting approval of a thirty (30) month extension of time for the approved vesting tentative subdivision […]
Washington, DC…Today, I signed into law the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act,” which enacts new sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia. I favor tough measures to punish and deter bad behavior by the rogue regimes in Tehran and Pyongyang. I also support making clear that America will not tolerate interference in our democratic […]
Washington, DC…Since my inauguration, the Trump Administration has called on Venezuela’s Maduro regime to respect Venezuela’s constitution, respect the role and authorities of the constitutionally established National Assembly, hold free and fair elections, address the humanitarian needs of the Venezuelan people, release political prisoners, and stop oppressing its great people. The regime has refused to […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Cannabis Alliance confirmed via Tax Collector Barbara Sullivan that as of August 1, 2017, $6,943,167.56 in Measure C Tax has been collected. These taxes were on top of the $3 million in fees collected via the Urgency Ordinance Registration in Spring/Summer 2016. According to the Internal Revenue Service, only 64% of […]
Sonora, CA…The front desks at Calaveras, Summit and Mi-Wok Ranger Districts and the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Sonora will be closed Wednesday so employees may attend some vital training. Groveland Ranger District front desk will remain open thanks to assistance from volunteer staffers. All front desks on the Forest will reopen on Thursday for normal […]
Washington, DC…Mr. Speaker: I want to begin by saluting the more than 5,000 firefighters from 40 cooperating agencies that assembled under the coordination of CAlFIRE to battle the Detwiler fire that threatened Yosemite Valley and its gateway communities. I spent Saturday at the command centers in Mariposa and Merced Counties and what I saw is […]
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Please be seated. Thank you, Chaplain Hurley. Secretary Mnuchin, Secretary Mattis, Secretary Shulkin, Senator Stabenow, Congressman Upton, and members of the Armed Forces: Thank you for joining us as we award our nation’s highest military honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan. Today, we pay tribute to a veteran who […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Presents The Medal of Honor
Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, This past week, we have celebrated, saluted, and honored American heroes who have devoted their lives to God, Family, and Country. Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford, we saluted those who will defend our flag on the newest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the history of our world. In Ohio, I […]
Washington, DC…The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, the second this month, in blatant violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions that reflect the will of the international community. All nations should take a strong public stance against North Korea, by maintaining and strengthening UN sanctions to ensure […]
Washington, DC…”I am pleased to inform you that I have just named General/Secretary John F Kelly as White House Chief of Staff. He is a Great American….and a Great Leader. John has also done a spectacular job at Homeland Security. He has been a true star of my Administration. I would like to thank Reince […]
President Donald J. Trump awarded the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor (Medal of Valor) to Special Agents David Bailey and Crystal Griner of the United States Capitol Police and Officers Nicole Battaglia, Kevin Jobe, and Alexander Jensen of the Alexandria Police Department, for their heroic efforts on the morning of June 14, 2017. The […]
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.6 percent in the second quarter of 2017 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 1.2 percent (revised). The Bureau emphasized that the second-quarter advance estimate released today is based […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Video For July 25th, 2017.
Washington, DC…MedStar Washington Hospital Center provided the following update on the transfer of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise to an inpatient rehabilitation center on behalf of the Scalise family: “Congressman Steve Scalise has made excellent progress in his recovery from a life-threatening gunshot wound six weeks ago. Yesterday, he was discharged from MedStar Washington Hospital […]
Washington, DC…From the Whitehouse…”Today, President Donald J. Trump and the Office of American Innovation welcomed Foxconn to the White House for a technology manufacturing initiative announcement in the East Room. Today’s announcement is one that will bring thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investments to America. Foxconn, a world leader in manufacturing for […]
Washington, D.C….U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today delivered the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate: “Mr. President: “I’ve stood in this place many times and addressed as president many presiding officers. I have been so addressed when I have sat in that chair, as close as I will ever be to a […]
San Andreas, CA…The CCWD Board will be back in action tomorrow. Their 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. 2017–42 RESOLUTION NO. PFA-03 ORDINANCE NO. 2017–01 AGENDA MISSION STATEMENT “Our team is dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and […]
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. was joined former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia and dozens of local, environmental and business leaders on Treasure Island to sign AB 398, a bipartisan bill that strengthens and extends the state’s world-leading cap-and-trade program by 10 years. AB 398 by Assemblymember […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action today. The Blagen Road Bridge and much more are on the agenda that is enclosed…. LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 7/25/2017 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order […]
Washington, D.C…The office of Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement today: “Senator McCain looks forward to returning to the United States Senate tomorrow to continue working on important legislation, including health care reform, the National Defense Authorization Act, and new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea.” ###
Rancho Calaveras, CA…Calaveras County Water District crews will begin replacing 500 feet of aging water pipeline on Hautly Lane from its intersection with Siegle Street to the road’s eastern end this week, which will cause minor traffic delays in the area through the middle of August. This project is part of the District’s commitment to […]
Arnold, CA…July 24-28: Construction crews will complete the tie-in of a new section of pipeline into the main water distribution system on Blagen Road, which could cause minor traffic delays in the area on Monday July 24. On July 25, crews will begin trenching and installation of new pipeline near the cabinet shop at the […]
San Antonio, TX…San Antonio Police Chief William McManus and Fire Chief Charles Hood briefing on tractor trailer found with multiple deceased after being smuggled inside. The video below is from a press conference late last night. Since then the death toll has risen from 8 to 10 now deceased.
Murphys, CA…Delaine Eastin, Candidate for California Governor and Eleni Kounalakis, Candidate for California Lieutenant Governor Will be at Hovey Winery, 350 Main Street, Murphys, California at 4:00 pm. About Delaine Eastin: Throughout her career, Delaine Eastin has been a leader who has never been afraid to stand up to bullies on behalf of what is […]
Washington, DC….My fellow Americans, On Monday, I signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring this to be “Made in America Week.” We believe that our country is stronger, safer, and more prosperous when we make more of our goods and our products right here in the USA. When we purchase products Made in America, the wealth, revenue […]
Mariposa, CA…Enough of the details have changed and also updated maps that have been released prompted us to do an afternoon update on the fire. We will also do one later tonight as well. The acreage increased due to an increase in fire activity late yesterday afternoon. Overnight, fire crews continued their work to establish […]
Sonora, CA…Due to high fire danger, the Stanislaus National Forest enacted temporary fire restrictions in High Hazard Areas on July 20, effective through the end of the official 2017 fire season. Included are the High Hazard Area map (Exhibit A), the Forest Order (Exhibit B) and the exemptions list (Exhibit C). Information on fire restrictions […]
