An Endorsement of Pat Garrahan for Sheriff ~ John MacWillie, PhD

An Endorsement of Pat Garrahan for Sheriff ~ John MacWillie, PhD

Murphys, CA…It is the obligation of every government to provide for the public safety and security of its citizens. For local jurisdictions this responsibility includes the provision of law enforcement, fire protection, and health care. In many localities, such as Calaveras County, the only direct input the public has in how these services are delivered […]

FCC Issues $120 Million Fine for Spoofed Robocalls

FCC Issues $120 Million Fine for Spoofed Robocalls

Washington, DC…The Federal Communications Commission today fined Adrian Abramovich $120 million for malicious spoofing that was part of his massive robocalling operation aimed at selling timeshares and other travel packages. The caller ID spoofing operation made almost 100 million spoofed robocalls over three months. The Truth in Caller ID Act prohibits callers from deliberately falsifying […]

The Freed Americans Say Thank You!

The Freed Americans Say Thank You!

Washington, DC…The following statement by Kim Dong Chul, Kim Sang Duk (Tony Kim), and Kim Hak Song, after their release was secured by Secretary Mike Pompeo on behalf of the Trump Administration on May 9, 2018: We would like to express our deep appreciation to the United States government, President Trump, Secretary Pompeo, and the […]

Energy Commission Adopts Standards Requiring Solar Systems for New Homes, First in Nation

Energy Commission Adopts Standards Requiring Solar Systems for New Homes, First in Nation

Sacramento, CA…Moving to cut energy use in new homes by more than 50 percent, the California Energy Commission today adopted building standards that require solar photovoltaic systems starting in 2020. The building energy efficiency standards, which are the first in the nation to require solar, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an amount equivalent to […]

A Yes Vote on Measure A Ensures a Strong Local Hospital in Calaveras County

A Yes Vote on Measure A Ensures a Strong Local Hospital in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…Measure A will approve a new lease between Mark Twain Medical Center and the Mark Twain Health Care District and renew the affiliation with Dignity Health. What will Measure A do? Measure A will ensure Calaveras County residents continue to receive high-quality, compassionate health care by approving a new lease between Mark Twain […]

Secretary of State Pompeo on North Korean Trip

Secretary of State Pompeo on North Korean Trip

Yokota Air Base, Japan….SECRETARY POMPEO: So we had a good day in the sense that I had a good and lengthy conversation with Chairman Kim in preparation for the President’s summit. The – we are locked in on the date. We are locked in on the time. We – we’re not quite ready to announce […]

Former President Barack Obama on US Withdrawing From Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

Former President Barack Obama on US Withdrawing From Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

Washington, DC…There are few issues more important to the security of the United States than the potential spread of nuclear weapons, or the potential for even more destructive war in the Middle East. That’s why the United States negotiated the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in the first place. The reality is clear. The […]

President Trump on US Withdrawing from Iran Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

President Trump on US Withdrawing from Iran Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

Washington, DC…My fellow Americans: Today, I want to update the world on our efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The Iranian regime is the leading state sponsor of terror. It exports dangerous missiles, fuels conflicts across the Middle East, and supports terrorist proxies and militias such as Hezbollah, Hamas, the Taliban, and […]

First Lady at the Launch of the “Be Best” Initiative

First Lady at the Launch of the “Be Best” Initiative

Washington, DC…Thank you. Good afternoon. Welcome to the White House. As a mother and as First Lady, it concerns me that in today’s fast-paced and ever-connected world, children can be less prepared to express or manage their emotions and oftentimes turn to forums of destructive or addictive behavior, such as bullying, drug addiction or even […]

44th Annual Capitol Frog Jump

44th Annual Capitol Frog Jump

Sacramento, CA….–Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumping Frogs hop into Sacramento on May 16, joining Senator Tom Berryhill and Assembly member Frank Bigelow to stage the 44thannual State Capitol Frog Jump.  The event is the final stop on the Jumping Frogs’ annual goodwill tour building excitement for the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee — May 17-20 at Frogtown in […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today!

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today!

San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors (AKA the Fab Five) are back in Action Today. The agenda is below… Click Above For Livestream LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 5/8/2018 8:30 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-554 APPEAL by John Lowrey of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-554 for the denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 1402 Meredith Lane, Rail Road […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-729 APPEAL by Carlos De La Ossa III of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-729 for the denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 2517 Golden […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-943 APPEAL by Leslie Denham-Newman of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-943 for the denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 2200 Gold Strike Road, San […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-046 APPEAL of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-046 for the rejection of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application Steve Snowden is appealing the Planning Commission’s denial of 2017-046, which is an […]

Calaveras County Receiving Bids for Tree Mortality Program Project

Calaveras County Receiving Bids for Tree Mortality Program Project

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: Tree Removal Services Administrative Office/Office of Emergency Services BID No. 17-1000-18-968. Tree Mortality Program Project #2 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 non-mandatory pre-bid conference […]

Request For Wagon Trail Realignment Project Proposals

Request For Wagon Trail Realignment Project Proposals

San Andreas, CA…COUNTY OF CALAVERAS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. #17-1200-10-958. STATE ROUTE 4 WAGON TRAIL REALIGNMENT PROJECT PHASE I PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION. Notice is hereby given that Calaveras County is releasing a Request for Proposals for professional project management services for the State Route 4 Wagon Trail Realignment Project – Phase I. The Request for […]

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. 2016-957 APPEAL by Ryan and Laura McClure of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application The site is located at 419 Hodson Rd. Copperopolis. APN: 054-003-041 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGNECY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-703 APPEAL by Tamara J. Lister of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration The site is located at 9899 Story Rd., Mountain Ranch. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Planning Commission […]

Modification of Existing Planned Development Permit for The Arnold Black Bear Inn

Modification of Existing Planned Development Permit for The Arnold Black Bear Inn

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. MODIFICATION TO EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-044 FOR THE ARNOLD BLACK BEAR INN This application proposes to amend condition II-8 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 01-68 approved on September 6, 2001. The resolution […]