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

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

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-864 APPEAL by Thomas Ross of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application The site is located at 5839 Old Emigrant Tr. W., Mountain Ranch. In the SE 1/4 of Section 22, T5N, […]

Secretary of State Tillerson on North Korean Missile Launch

Secretary of State Tillerson on North Korean Missile Launch

Washington, DC…The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Testing an ICBM represents a new escalation of the threat to the United States, our allies and partners, the region, and the world. Global action is required to stop a global threat. Any country that hosts North Korean guest workers, provides […]

President Trump’s Weekly Address On Kate’s Law & No Sanctuary For Criminals Act.

President Trump’s Weekly Address On Kate’s Law & No Sanctuary For Criminals Act.

Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, This week, I was joined at the White House by American families whose loved ones were killed by illegal immigrants. Many of these illegal immigrants had extensive criminal records and had been repeatedly deported. Every single one of these deaths was preventable. These beautiful American lives were stolen because our government […]

Lumsden Road on Groveland Ranger District Reopens

Lumsden Road on Groveland Ranger District Reopens

Sonora, CA…A section of Lumsden Road on Groveland Ranger District reopened today to public traffic. The road is open from Ferretti Road to Southfork Campground. Lumsden Campground and Merals Pool are open, but Southfork and Lumsden Bridge campgrounds remain closed. A landslide and failed roadbed keeps the road past Southfork closed. “Now that the road […]

State Dept. on Implementation of Travel Ban Executive Order

State Dept. on Implementation of Travel Ban Executive Order

Washington, DC…MODERATOR: Hi. Good afternoon, everyone, and thanks for joining us for today’s background press conference call on the implementation of Executive Order 13780, Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States. We’re joined today by senior administration officials from the White House, Departments of State, Homeland Security, and also from Justice. […]

(Update…Now Canceled & Will Be Fully Open) Temporary Closure of the Red Hill Transfer Station (Yard Waste Site)

(Update…Now Canceled & Will Be Fully Open) Temporary Closure of the Red Hill Transfer Station (Yard Waste Site)

Vallecito, CA…Effective June 30, 2017, the Red Hill Transfer Station Yard Waste Site (Annex) will be temporarily unable to accept green waste . The closure will remain in effect through Monday July 3, 2017. During this weekend closure, household trash will continue to be accepted at the Red Hill Transfer Station. The Transfer station will […]

An Open Letter To Calaveras County Board of Supervisors ~ David Tunno

An Open Letter To Calaveras County Board of Supervisors ~ David Tunno

Valley Springs, CA…You are faced with a decision that you, and the County, has been fretting over for more than a year. A decision, at least for elected leaders, is quite simple. You took oaths to uphold federal law. Marijuana, and everything on the Calaveras County list having to do with marijuana, including money laundering, […]

New Tax Rate on Tobacco Products Moves From 27.3 to 65.08 % Effective July 1, 2017

New Tax Rate on Tobacco Products Moves From 27.3 to 65.08 % Effective July 1, 2017

Sacramento, CA…On July 1, 2017, the tax rate on tobacco products other than cigarettes will increase from the current rate of 27.3 to 65.08 percent of the wholesale cost. In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 56, which increased the excise tax rate on cigarettes, and expanded the definition of “tobacco products” to include little cigars, […]

County Site Temporarily Taken Off-Line To Clean Up After Hack

County Site Temporarily Taken Off-Line To Clean Up After Hack

San Andreas, CA…On the morning of June 28, 2017, it was discovered that the Calaveras County public website had been targeted by an unknown third person(s) or entity. Because of this, members of the public accessing the County website would instead see an unauthorized message and various concerning photographs. Therefore, the County website has temporarily […]

Calaveras Ranger District Roads, Campgrounds Reopen to the Public

Calaveras Ranger District Roads, Campgrounds Reopen to the Public

Hathaway Pines, CA…Three roads on the Calaveras Ranger District that suffered extensive damage from winter storms this year will reopen today, Stanislaus National Forest officials announced. Spicer, Slick Rock and McKays roads are now open to visitors wishing to travel on them. “All three roads are safe for public access, but please use caution and […]

Caltrans Director On New TRIP Road Report on Rural Roads

Caltrans Director On New TRIP Road Report on Rural Roads

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty issued the following statement in response to a new report, Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities in America’s Heartland, released today by TRIP. The report released today evaluates the safety and condition of the nation’s rural roads and bridges and finds that the nation’s rural transportation system is in need of […]

Calaveras Supervisors Back in Action Today. Honoring Ryan Heryford Gets Things Rolling

Calaveras Supervisors Back in Action Today.  Honoring Ryan Heryford Gets Things Rolling

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back in action today. They start the day off with a closed session. Then first item for the day is a Proclamation recognizing the achievements of Ryan Heryford. Uphold Administrative Citation 2017-006 and Fines imposed for Code Compliance Case #1663 regarding the property located at 8429 Sparrowk […]

President Donald J. Trump on Supreme Court Decision on Travel Ban

President Donald J. Trump on Supreme Court Decision on Travel Ban

Washington, DC…Today’s unanimous Supreme Court decision is a clear victory for our national security. It allows the travel suspension for the six terror-prone countries and the refugee suspension to become largely effective. As President, I cannot allow people into our country who want to do us harm. I want people who can love the United […]

State Department To Start Implementing Reinstated Portions of Travel Ban

State Department To Start Implementing Reinstated Portions of Travel Ban

Washington, DC…With the objective of maximizing national security, the Department of State will implement Executive Order 13780, “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States” in an orderly fashion, consistent with the Supreme Court’s unanimous order, and in accordance with the Presidential Memorandum issued on June 14, 2017, which directs us to […]

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through June 30th

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through June 30th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

President Trump at Signing of the Veterans Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act

President Trump at Signing of the Veterans Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act

Washington, DC…Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you very much, everybody. That’s really greatly appreciated. And thank you to Secretary Shulkin for that introduction and for your really tireless efforts, David, to protect those who have really been protecting all of us for so long. There great, great people. And you know I’m talking about, […]

President Trump’s Weekly Address. This Week’s Topic is Healthcare

President Trump’s Weekly Address.  This Week’s Topic is Healthcare

Washington, CA…My fellow Americans, Millions of families across our nation are suffering under the disaster known as Obamacare. Traveling throughout our country over the last two years, I have met so many of these wonderful Americans, and I have never forgotten their stories. In Wisconsin, I recently met a proud Veteran and his wife – […]

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency – Public Health Division continues to issue a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures of 100 degrees or more will continue over the next several days. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now […]

The Discussion Draft Of “Better Care” Has Been Released By The Senate

The Discussion Draft Of “Better Care” Has Been Released By The Senate

Washington, DC…The Discussion Draft – Senate Republican Health Care Bill has been released.  View the Senate Republican Health Care bill here.Senate Republican Health Care Overhaul Proposal Seven years ago, Democrats imposed a risky health care experiment on Americans that led to skyrocketing costs and collapsing insurance markets.  Senate Republicans are working to fix the mess Democrats […]

City of Angels Camp Budget Discussions On June 22

City of Angels Camp Budget Discussions On June 22

Angels Camp, CA….The Angels Camp City Council will be back in action on June 22 for Budget Discussions. They will meet at 3pm at the Angels Fire House on Vallecito Road. CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL Thursday, June 22, 2017 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Scott Behiel ANGELS FIRE HOUSE Vice Mayor Amanda Folendorf 1404 Vallecito Road Council […]

Public Hearing Set to Discuss Elimination of Bus Service to Stockton

Public Hearing Set to Discuss Elimination of Bus Service to Stockton

San Andreas, CA…The possible elimination of the Delta Gold Line, the intercity bus to Stockton, will be the topic of a public hearing held by the Board of Supervisors on June 27. The prospect of losing this resource is driven by the high cost of operating the service. Ridership has been consistently low. The Delta […]

Notice to Bidders, County of Calaveras Dept. of Public Works Request for Bids: Installation of Temporary Bridge on Main Street (Blagen Road) In White Pines

Notice to Bidders, County of Calaveras Dept. of Public Works Request for Bids:  Installation of Temporary Bridge on Main Street (Blagen Road) In White Pines

San Andreas, CA…Notice is hereby given that the Calaveras County Department of Public Works will receive sealed bids for the work shown and described in the specifications and associated documents for the subject work. Work shall consist of assembling and installing a county-furnished temporary bridge on Main Street (Blagen Road) in White Pines. The payment […]

Local women stage Handmaid’s Tale protest at Rep. Tom McClintock’s Town Hall meeting in Jackson

Local women stage Handmaid’s Tale protest at Rep. Tom McClintock’s Town Hall meeting in Jackson

Jackson, CA…On Monday, June 19, Sierra foothill residents staged a powerful silent protest at Rep. Tom McClintock’s Argonaut High School town hall meeting in Jackson, California. Dressed in the red robes and stark white bonnets featured in the 1985 Margaret Atwood novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, a dozen women, ages 12-70, walked into the center of […]

Taxpayer Alert Program Update

Taxpayer Alert Program Update

San Andreas, CA…This is an update on the Calaveras Taxpayers Public Access TV program.   “Taxpayer Alert”. This effort is a public service by volunteers and sponsored by the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association and the Calaveras County PATV Studio.  For those who do not have Calaveras cable TV, or are out of the area, previously aired programs […]

The 2016 – 2017 Calaveras Grand Jury Final Report

The 2016 – 2017 Calaveras Grand Jury Final Report

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Grand Jury has completed their final report for the 2016-2017 Session. We have included the report in full PDF and also .Doc formats. If you click on the image below it will load the PDF version. Links to the report follow…CompleteFinalGrandJuryReport2016-2017.doc Complete Final Grand Jury Report 2016-2017 (1)

Modified “Ban” Ordinance On Commercial Cannabis Still Moving Forward

Modified “Ban” Ordinance On Commercial Cannabis Still Moving Forward

San Andreas, CA…Today’s special study session to continue discussion of cannabis cultivation in Calaveras County, focused on comments to the Draft EIR for the proposed ordinance to ban cultivation and commercial activities associated with cannabis. At the end of the meeting board discussion centered on trying to craft an ordinance that balanced the will of […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Is Back In Action…Curtailing Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Is Focus

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Is Back In Action…Curtailing Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Is Focus

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board is holding a special meeting at this time. The two items on the agenda are: Receive a report regarding the Sheriff Department FY2017-18 Budget request. Conduct a special study session to continue discussion of cannabis cultivation in Calaveras County, focusing on comments to the Draft EIR for the proposed ordinance […]