Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Special Meeting Tuesday, February 21st

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Special Meeting Tuesday, February 21st

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, February 21st at 9:00 a.m. The Board of Supervisors meeting will take place in the Administrative Conference Room Located at 891 Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas. A copy of the agenda is a attached below for viewing: 2017-02-21 Board […]

U.S.-ROK-Japan Foreign Ministerial Joint Statement On The Situation In North Korea

U.S.-ROK-Japan Foreign Ministerial Joint Statement On The Situation In North Korea

Washington, DC…Today the U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Yun Byung-se, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Fumio Kishida, met in Bonn. The Ministers condemned in the strongest terms North Korea’s February 12, 2017 ballistic missile test, noting North Korea’s flagrant disregard for […]

Terrorist Attack In Baghdad

Terrorist Attack In Baghdad

Washington, DC…We condemn in the strongest possible terms the horrible terrorist attacks carried out by ISIS targeting a car dealership in Baghdad, Iraq today. It is estimated that nearly fifty people were killed and many more injured. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and friends, and wish a full and quick recovery […]

Senator Gaines Introduces Bill To Protect Taxpayers

Senator Gaines Introduces Bill To Protect Taxpayers

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced Senate Bill 11, a measure that would immediately and proactively waive penalties and interest for taxpayers when a California State Board of Equalization (BOE) system failure prevents them from making tax payments on time. Under existing law, tax payments made after the filing deadline are subject to […]

Protesters Seeking To Bring 1,000 Plus To McClintock Town Hall In Sonora

Protesters Seeking To Bring 1,000 Plus To McClintock Town Hall In Sonora

Sonora, CA…The Indivisible movement is gearing up to remind Republican Congressmen that supporting Donald Trump’s Presidency will cause problems for them when they visit their districts. Unfortunately it appears that working relationships between dispirit groups in our communities are at a low point and a positive outcome in the near future looks uncertain at best. […]

Calaveras Uncorked Wine Education Series

Calaveras Uncorked Wine Education Series

Murphys,CA…The Calaveras Wine Alliance has rebranded and restructured its wine education series previously titled Wines Of The World to Calaveras Uncorked Wine Education Series. The new series will utilize its existing members and winemakers who will provide a more in-depth tasting and discussion of their wines, their winemaking practices and their history here in Calaveras. […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For February 14th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For February 14th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for February 14th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, February 14, 2017 00:07 TRAFFIC STOP 1702140001 Officer initiated activity at Sawmill Flat Rd/Red Gulch Rd, Columbia.Obstructed plate. . Disposition: Citation Equipment. 00:14 SUSPICIOUS PERSON, NOT OFFICER INIATED 1702140002 Occurred on Tuolumne Rd, Sonora. Rpts 3 subject outside […]

Notice Of Mitigated Negative Declaration For The Hogan Dam Road ~ New Bridge Project.

Notice Of Mitigated Negative Declaration For The Hogan Dam Road ~ New Bridge Project.

San Andreas, CA…In compliance with Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, notification is hereby given to responsible agencies, trustee agencies, interest groups and the general public that Calaveras County proposes to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Hogan Dam Road over Bear Creek Low Water Crossing Conversion (New Bridge) Project. The […]

Notice Of Intent To Adopt A Mitigated Negative Declaration

Notice Of Intent To Adopt A Mitigated Negative Declaration

San Andreas, CA…LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1130 Tentative Parcel Map for Toyon Circle, LLC: The applicant is requesting approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 3.07 acre parcel into two lots, 1 acre and 2.07 acres in size. The subject property is located […]

Notice Of Public Hearing For Calaveras Transit

Notice Of Public Hearing For Calaveras Transit

San Andreas, CA…Notice is hereby given that the County of Calaveras, as operator of Calaveras Transit, will conduct a public hearing on March 14, 2017, at 9 a.m. or soon thereafter to determine whether any public non-profit transportation providers are “willing and able” to provide public transportation to the elderly and disabled in the Calaveras […]

(Board Votes Extend To Emergency Cannabis Ordinance) Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting, Extending The Urgency Ordience & Changes To Fee Schedule For Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program. (Live Webcast Starting Now)

(Board Votes Extend To Emergency Cannabis Ordinance) Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting, Extending The Urgency Ordience & Changes To Fee Schedule For Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program.  (Live Webcast Starting Now)

San Andreas, CA…(The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to extend the urgency ordinance until May vote of the people or county has permanent ordinance in place. Supervisor Clapp was the dissenting vote) The Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 14th at 8:00 a.m. On the agenda […]

Remarks By President Trump At Signing Of H.J. Resolution 41

Remarks By President Trump At Signing Of H.J. Resolution 41

Washington, DC…THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. This is a big signing, a very important signing. And this is H.J. Resolution 41, disapproving the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rule on disclosure of payments by resource extraction issuers. It’s a big deal. And I want to thank Speaker Paul Ryan for being here. He’s been […]

Free Small Business Seminar & Resource Expo For Veterans Comes To Roseville

Free Small Business Seminar & Resource Expo For Veterans Comes To Roseville

Sacramento, CA… Veterans who own a business or would like to start one are invited to attend a free Small Business Seminar and Resource Expo in Roseville on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Attendees will learn how to comply with California’s often complex tax laws. California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Member George Runner is sponsoring […]

FEMA Activates To Support California With Potential Oroville Auxiliary Spillway Failure

FEMA Activates To Support California With Potential Oroville Auxiliary Spillway Failure

Oakland,CA…The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) in Oakland, Calif. and its National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) in Washington, D.C., are monitoring impacts of the severe weather in California and the erosion to the Oroville Dam Spillway and remains in close coordination with state […]

National Security Advisor Michael Flynn Falls On His Sword

National Security Advisor Michael Flynn Falls On His Sword

Washington, DC….The new administration of President Donald Trump has recorded the first exit from his cabinet. The embattled now former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn has resigned under a wave of criticism resulting from misleading Vice President Mike Pence on the contents of a phone call with a Russian Diplomat before now President Trump took […]

Governor Brown Issues Emergency Order To Help Response To Situation At Oroville Dam

Governor Brown Issues Emergency Order To Help Response To Situation At Oroville Dam

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued an emergency order tonight to bolster the state’s response to the situation at the Oroville Dam’s auxiliary spillway and support subsequent local evacuations. “I’ve been in close contact with emergency personnel managing the situation in Oroville throughout the weekend and it’s clear the circumstances are complex and rapidly […]

Flows From Damaged Oroville Auxiliary Spillway Have Ceased

Flows From Damaged Oroville Auxiliary Spillway Have Ceased

Oroville, CA…From DWR last night…”Oroville lake levels have receded to the point that auxiliary spillway flows have stopped. DWR hopes to push over a million acre feet of water over the main spillway in the next week, clearing the way for much needed flood storage in the lake.” DWR Photo From Feb 11th

Lake Oroville Auxiliary Spillway Close To Failing, Evacuations Ordered

Lake Oroville Auxiliary Spillway Close To Failing, Evacuations Ordered

Oroville, CA…ALERT-ALERT-ALERT — Yes, an evacuation has been ordered. All Yuba County on the valley floor. The auxiliary spillway is close to failing. Please travel safely. Contact family and friends. Help the elderly. Take only routes to the east, south, or west. DO NOT TRAVEL NORTH TOWARD OROVILLE!!!!! Traffic backed up getting out of Marysville […]

President Donald Trump’s Third Weekly Address

President Donald Trump’s Third Weekly Address

Washington, DC…Below is the third weekly address from President Donald Trump. The Obama & Bush Administrations also posted the full text of the weekly addresses along with the video. So far the Trump administration is publishing the video only. That may change in the future however…

Hard Road Closures On Pettinger Road

Hard Road Closures On Pettinger Road

Burson, CA…Please be advised that Public Works must temporarily close Pettinger Road in Burson due to a flooding event. Pettinger Road is closed from Highway 12 to Messing Road. Passenger traffic can detour to Messing Road. Please plan your activities accordingly. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at (209)754-6402.

Calaveras County Legal Notices

Calaveras County Legal Notices

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the central counting place for the Special All-Mail Election to be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, will be the Office of the Clerk-Recorder, Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, California. (EC 12109) NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that logic and accuracy testing of voting machines will […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Planning Directors Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Planning Directors Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Valley Springs, CA…LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-672 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-672 for APN 050-058-008 Julie Elola is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of a medical cannabis commercial cultivation registration. The site is located at 5372 Pleasant Oaks […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Denial

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Denial

Rail Road Flat, CA…LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-384 APPEAL of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application for APN 020-029-105 Joe Cornejo, on behalf of Cannafornia Enterprises, Inc., is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of an application for commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The 4.83-acre site […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Planning Directors Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Planning Directors Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

San Andreas, CA…LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-135 for APN: 016-003-034. Jonathan Zanni is appealing the denial of application 2016-135 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The site is located at 7153 Lawson Road, Paloma, […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Zoning Amendment & Conditional Use Permit For Mokelumne Hill Fire Protection District

Notice Of Public Hearing  Zoning Amendment & Conditional Use Permit For Mokelumne Hill Fire Protection District

Mokelumne Hill, CA…LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-017 ZONING AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MOKELUMNE HILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: The applicant is requesting a zoning amendment (ZA) to rezone APN 016-005-068 from Unclassified to Public Service (PS), and a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow […]

9th Circuit Court Upholds Stay Of Immigration Order

9th Circuit Court Upholds Stay Of Immigration Order

San Francisco, CA…The 9th Circuit has deny the Trump Administration’s emergency motion for a stay. From their ruling…”To rule on the Government’s motion, we must consider several factors, including whether the Government has shown that it is likely to succeed on the merits of its appeal, the degree of hardship caused by a stay or […]

Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting & Changes To Fee Schedule For Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program

Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting & Changes To Fee Schedule For Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 14th at 8:00 a.m. On the agenda is to adopt a Resolution authorizing changes to the Fee Schedule for the Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) program, reducing the fee from $104 to $100 per application, effective November 8, 2016. […]

Calaveras County Urgency Ordinance Extension Explained

Calaveras County Urgency Ordinance Extension Explained

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Marijuana Urgency Ordinance Extension Explained by Calaveras County District Two Supervisor Jack Garamendi. More about Supervisor Garamendi from his website Dear Neighbors and District 2 Resident: I am honored to be your representative on the Calaveras Board of Supervisors for District 2. Our district includes the communities of Calaveritas, Glencoe, Mokelumne […]