President Trump’s Weekly Address on Military Funding & Immigration

President Trump’s Weekly Address on Military Funding & Immigration

Washington, DC…My Fellow Americans, This week I signed the National Defense Authorization Act – a historic step forward to rebuild our military. Now, it is critical for Congress to pass the Clean Government Appropriations Bill that fully funds our Military Needs. We must not play politics with our troops – we should pass a clean […]

Restoring the Original Intent of the Wilderness Act to Allow Bicycles in Wilderness Areas

Restoring the Original Intent of the Wilderness Act to Allow Bicycles in Wilderness Areas

Washington, DC…The House Natural Resources Committee today voted to pass H.R. 1349 by Congressman Tom McClintock. The bill would restore the original intent of the Wilderness Act to allow bicycles and other forms of human-powered locomotion in wilderness areas at the discretion of local land managers. Bicycles were originally permitted in wilderness areas from the […]

Federal Reserve Raises the Federal Funds Rate to 1-1/4 to 1‑1/2 percent.

Federal Reserve Raises the Federal Funds Rate to 1-1/4 to 1‑1/2 percent.

Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in November indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a solid rate. Averaging through hurricane-related fluctuations, job gains have been solid, and the unemployment rate declined further. Household spending has been expanding at a moderate […]

President Donald J. Trump on H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act

President Donald J. Trump on H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act

Washington, DC…Today, I have signed into law H.R. 2810, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018.” This Act authorizes fiscal year 2018 appropriations for critical Department of Defense (DOD) national security programs, provides vital benefits for military personnel and their families, and includes authorities to facilitate ongoing military operations around the globe. I […]

Democrat Doug Jones Takes Alabama Senate Race over Judge Roy Moore

Democrat Doug Jones Takes Alabama Senate Race over Judge Roy Moore

Montgomery, AL…Total Ballots Cast: 1,346,147 Total Registered Voters: 3,326,812 Voter Turnout: 40.46% Counties Reported: 67 of 67 Last Updated: 12/12/2017 10:46:17 PM. The election results presented are unofficial and presented as a courtesy of the Alabama Secretary of State and Alabama’s Probate Judges. The accuracy of the election results is the responsibility of the Probate […]

La Contenta vs CCWD Tops Special Meeting Agenda

La Contenta vs CCWD Tops Special Meeting Agenda

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors is back in action tomorrow. The CCWD Board will be discussing existing litigation between La Contenta LLC & CCWD. Details are enclosed… BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Davidson, Director Scott Ratterman, Director Terry Strange, Director Bertha Underhill, Director Russ Thomas, Director RESOLUTION NO. 2017–xx RESOLUTION NO. […]

Board of Supervisors Are Back In Action Today

Board of Supervisors Are Back In Action Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action on December 5th. The Complete Agenda is below.. LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 12/12/2017 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 1. Pursuant […]

Explosion In Subway at NY Port Authority Bus Terminal

Explosion In Subway at NY Port Authority Bus Terminal

New York, NY…At approximately 0720 hours, in a below ground walkway (IND line & 42nd Street & 8th Ave) connects the Port Authority bus terminal to the NYC IRT 42nd & 7th Avenue Shuttle at Times Square, police were called to a reported explosion, responding units found an injured 27-year-old male with burns and wounds […]

Attorney General Becerra Joins Amicus Brief Calling For CFPB’s Independence

Attorney General Becerra Joins Amicus Brief Calling For CFPB’s Independence

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today called on the Trump Administration to respect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) independence. The CFPB works tirelessly to protect consumers from fraud, abuse, and unfair business practices, and has returned $12 billion to American consumers since being created in the wake of the financial crisis. It was […]

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 2016-462 APPEAL by Archer Norris Pro Law Group on behalf of John Mendoza and S.J.H.M. Association of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-462 for the denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Amendments to Cannabis Regulations

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Amendments to Cannabis Regulations

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2014-064 AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 REGULATING CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND COMMERCE: The County proposes to amend Title 17 to replace Chapter 17.95, an urgency ordinance adopted on May 10, 2016 with a permanent […]

California Secures Presidential Declaration Providing Direct Federal Assistance for Southern California Wildfires

California Secures Presidential Declaration Providing Direct Federal Assistance for Southern California Wildfires

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for direct federal assistance to support the response to wildfires burning in Southern California.  “California is grateful for the quick approval of our request and the ongoing efforts of local, state and federal emergency responders to protect communities across […]

New American Community Survey Says Richest Counties All DC Suburbs

New American Community Survey Says Richest Counties All DC Suburbs

Washington, DC…The nation experienced an increase in commuting time, median gross rent and a rise in English proficiency among those who spoke another language. These are only a few of the statistics released today from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2012-2016 American Community Survey five-year estimates data release, which features more than 40 social, economic, housing and demographic […]

President Trump on Jerusalem

President Trump on Jerusalem

Washington, DC…Thank you. When I came into office, I promised to look at the world’s challenges with open eyes and very fresh thinking. We cannot solve our problems by making the same failed assumptions and repeating the same failed strategies of the past. Old challenges demand new approaches. My announcement today marks the beginning of […]

Jose Inez Garcia-Zarate to Face Federal Firearm Charges in the Northern District of California

Jose Inez Garcia-Zarate to Face Federal Firearm Charges in the Northern District of California

San Francisco, CA…A federal grand jury indicted Jose Inez Garcia-Zarate today for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and for being an illegally present alien in possession of a firearm and ammunition, announced United States Attorney General Jefferson B. Sessions; United States Attorney Brian J. Stretch from the Northern District of […]

Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Ventura County Due to Thomas Fire

Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Ventura County Due to Thomas Fire

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Ventura County due to the effects of the Thomas Fire, which has damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed hundreds of homes and caused the evacuation of residents. “This fire is very dangerous and spreading rapidly, but we’ll continue to attack it with all we’ve got,” […]

Deputy Sheriffs Association Presented Honors to Employees & Volunteers

Deputy Sheriffs Association Presented Honors to Employees & Volunteers

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Deputy Sheriffs Association celebrated their annual holiday gathering and award ceremony Saturday evening at Ironstone Vineyards. Captain Macedo presented volunteers, staff and deputies with acknowledgements and awards with a short description of each. Pictured L to R – Sheriff Rick DiBasilio, Sheriff Volunteer Rudy Silberbauer, Deputy Nicole Riviera-Alveraz, Captain Jim […]

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 2016-368 APPEAL by Tameron Morris of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration on APN 038-006-015 The site is located at 11991 Fricot City Rd. Mountian Ranch. In the SE ¼ of Section 23, […]