Charlottesville, VA…The Charlottesville Police Department continues to investigate the fatal traffic crash that occurred Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in the city. The crash occurred at 1:42 p.m., at the intersection of 4th Street SE and E. Water Street. The three-vehicle crash occurred on 4th Street. A Dodge Challenger was traveling south on 4th Street at […]
Charlottesville, VA…Governor Terry McAuliffe released the following statement regarding the emergency declaration he authorized this morning: “At 11:28 a.m., the Virginia State Police contacted me to request a state of emergency and I immediately authorized the declaration. We have maintained close contact with the Virginia State Police, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Department of […]
Bedminster, NJ….President Trump delivers a statement condemning the violence in Charlottesville. After his comments on Charlottesville he switched to Veterans Issues…
Washington, DC…The following is the complete Cuban Missile Crisis speech delivered by President John F. Kennedy on October 22, 1962. We believe that sometimes it is a good thing to look back in history and see how we dealt with situations that have parallels to our own. We played this in its’s entirety during our […]
Bedminster, NJ…President Trump Gives Impromptu Press Conference on Korea, McConnell, Manafort & More
San Andreas, CA…To the Citizens of Calaveras County; I would like to address the issue recently in the press and community regarding the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office use of funds for the eradication of illegal commercial marijuana growing operations. This Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to following the law regarding the use of funds. We are […]
San Andreas, CA…A recent article reported on Capital Public Radio, and covered by other media outlets erroneously states that funds tied to the County’s cannabis regulatory program have been misspent by some County Departments, most notably the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department. The County believes the cannabis regulatory program fee fund has properly been used to […]
Bedminster, NJ…Press Briefing on Opioids meeting with Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price
San Andreas, CA…Retiring Calaveras Superintendent of Education Kathy Northington was honored this morning at the Board of Supervisors Meeting. Kathy attended school at Wallace and Valley Springs elementary schools, graduated from Calaveras High School in 1969 and attended California State University, Sacramento, where she received her bachelor’s degree in child development and her teaching credentials. […]
San Andreas, CA…The San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway & Corridor Study Draft Report has been completed and will be presented in an upcoming Calaveras County Planning Commission meeting at the following time and location: San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway & Corridor Study Planning Commission Presentation and Public Workshop August 10, 2017 9:00 AM […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action today. The complete agenda that is enclosed. The link below should take you to the live stream just before 9am. We also included all of the links to the accessory documents for the meeting… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/8/2017 8:00 AM Board […]
San Andreas, CA…The fund raising event will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017, 5 to 8 PM. The location is at The Pickle Patch, 577 W St. Charles Street, San Andreas, CA 95249. The restaurant is located near the intersection of HWY 49 and Pool Station Road. The speakers include: Jon Coupal of the Howard […]
Washington, DC…Good morning. I’d like to begin by thanking Secretary David Shulkin for the incredible progress that he’s making at the VA — tremendous strides. Thank you very much, David. We appreciate it. The veterans appreciate it, I can tell you that. Today, I’m pleased to announce another historic breakthrough that will expand VA services […]
Washington, DC…President Trump’s Weekly Address on American Dream Week
San Andreas, CA…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 circulation needs along the State Route […]
San Andreas, CA….PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County committees or commissions: Mental Health Board One vacancy for a term expiring 12/31/19 – Consumer or Family Member 5 […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors shall conduct a public hearing at 9:30 a.m., or shortly thereafter, on Tuesday, the 22nd of August, 2017 at the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, California. The hearing is being called by the Board of Supervisors for the […]
San Andreas, CA…Beginning on 7/31/17 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, The California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, California State Water Board, Central Valley Regional Water Board, Calaveras County District Attorney’s Office, California Highway Patrol and CalFire began the service of 23+ search warrants through Calaveras […]
Washington, DC…”Thank you very much. It’s great to be here today to unveil legislation that would represent the most significant reform to our immigration system in half a century. I want to thank Senators Tom Cotton and David Perdue for their tremendous work in putting together this historic and very vital proposal. As a candidate, […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Resolution No. 20170725r141 passed by the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors on July 25, 2017, a Special Election for the Central Calaveras Fire and Rescue Protection District will be held on November 7, 2017, for the purpose of voting on the following measures: Measure E To […]
San Andreas, CA…LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2017-093 AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 RELATED TO RECONSIDERATION: The County proposes to amend Title 17 to modify Section 17.98.060 related to project reconsideration. The proposed amendments to Title 17 are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). The activity […]
San Andreas, CA….LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2017-075 Zoning Amendment for Mark Bolger: This application proposes to amend the zoning of two parcels in Calaveras County from U (Unclassified) to A1 (General Agriculture). The two parcels total 118.1 acres and are located off Banner Road, approximately […]
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 […]
