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 […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is back in action with a full agenda on September 12th. The complete agenda with links is below… Click Above For Live Stream LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/26/2017 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet […]

Preliminary Analysis of Legislation That Would Replace Subsidies for Health Care With Block Grants

Preliminary Analysis of Legislation That Would Replace Subsidies for Health Care With Block Grants

Washington, DC…At the request of the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, the Congressional Budget Office and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) have analyzed the direct spending and revenue effects of legislation sponsored by Senators Graham, Cassidy, Heller, and Johnson that would replace certain federal subsidies for health care with block […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Amendments to Title 17 Related to Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Amendments to Title 17 Related to Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION 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 TO 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 Zoning Amendment & Negative Declaration

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Zoning Amendment & Negative Declaration

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1144 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 […]

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 2016-832 APPEAL by Ortal Gabbay of Planning Directors 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 2016-802 APPEAL by Charnel James on behalf of Luigi De Dominicis of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-802 for the denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The 5.01-acre site is […]

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 2016-799 APPEAL by Gregory Garner of the Planning Director’s Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-799. The site is located at 2009 Independence Cem. Ln., Railroad Flat, CA, APN 12-012-033. NOTICE IS […]