Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster state and local recovery efforts following late January storms that caused major flooding, mudslides, power outages and damage to critical infrastructure across California. Governor Brown also issued two emergency proclamations due to storms in late January and February – for the […]
San Andreas, CA…The Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy W. Lutz to the position of County Administrative Officer effective April 1, 2017. Tim comes to Calaveras County with a varied background in different County services, including County Human Resources, Social Services, Aging and Veterans Services, Environmental Health, Animal Services and […]
San Andreas, CA…A Superior Court Judge has ruled that the authors of Measure B, Bill McManus and David Tunno, submitted numerous false and misleading ballot arguments in support of their effort to eradicate cannabis farming, even as the industry is poised to generate millions of dollars in local tax revenue. In a sweeping victory for […]
London, UK…The following is a press release from Wikileaks asserting that the Intelligence Agency may have lost control of many of it’s hacking tools. And yes your TV may be watching you. “Today, Tuesday 7 March 2017, WikiLeaks begins its new series of leaks on the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. Code-named “Vault 7” by WikiLeaks, […]
Washington, DC…House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement on introduction of the American Health Care Act: “Obamacare is rapidly collapsing. Skyrocketing premiums, soaring deductibles, and dwindling choices are not what the people were promised seven years ago. It’s time to turn a page and rescue our health care system from this disastrous law. The […]
Angels Camp, CA….After being elected to the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors I assumed office in January of 1985. A recall effort was initiated against me in the summer of 1985. The recall effort was launched due to my opposition to the “War on Drugs”, most particularly Marijuana. The issues of the summer of 1985 […]
Arnold, CA…The Calaveras County Water District lifted the boil water notice for about 1,000 customers in the Meadowmont Subdivision in Arnold, after state-mandated testing showed no trace of potentially harmful bacteria in the water. The District is hand-delivering written notices to all impacted customers this morning informing them they can return to using water normally. […]
Washington, DC…The revised and toned down Executive Order on travel restrictions has been issued from the White House. It is as follows: Executive Order Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, […]
Washington, DC…”My fellow Americans, I’m joining you today from the deck of what will be our Nation’s newest aircraft carrier, the soon-to-be commissioned Gerald R. Ford, and as you can see, I’m wearing a jacket and a hat that they just gave me. Not really used to it, but it feels awfully good – I’m […]
Sacramento, CA…Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Officers, Members, and staff met with key federal policymakers and staff in Washington, D.C. this week to highlight current issues impacting California’s rural counties. The federal priorities for rural California include Federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), wildfire suppression funding, reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and […]
San Andreas, CA…OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment to the Safety Element, incorporating by reference the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (2016-1097), on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 9:00 a. m. or soon thereafter. The public hearing will be held in […]
Washington, DC….After a fairly calm week in which he resisted to being baited by the Oscars and had largely high marks for his address to congress. Today he returned to Twitter form in his Tweet about Senator Chuck Schumer & Schumer’s Vlad moment…. We should start an immediate investigation into @SenSchumer and his ties to […]
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels City Council is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 7th at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda is the adoption of resolution NO. 17-12. A resolution upholding the planning commission’s approval of the color scheme for the Chevron Gas Station located at 1049 S. Main Street. The City Council […]
Sacramento, CA…In his continued efforts to fight against the illegal fire tax, Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced Senate Bill 9, a measure to repeal the tax. ‘This fire tax is illegal and unfair – plain and simple,” said Senator Gaines. “Many rural property owners already pay local fire agencies for protection so it […]
Washington, DC…BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-A PROCLAMATION- Irish Americans have made an indelible mark on the United States. From Dublin, California, to Limerick, Maine, from Emerald Isle, North Carolina, to Shamrock, Texas, we are reminded of the more than 35 million Americans of Irish descent who contribute every day to all […]
Washington, DC…BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA- A PROCLAMATION- We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued advancement in America and around the world. America honors the celebrated women pioneers and leaders […]
West Point, CA…Town Hall meetings will be held to discuss issues important to District 2, Calaveras County. Do you have questions regarding the upcoming special election on cannabis? Or questions about the Butte Fire recovery, tree mortality, our economy? Town Hall meetings will be led by Supervisor Jack Garamendi and representatives from the county will […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) reacted to the results of today’s snow survey by the Department of Water Resources which showed that statewide, the snowpack holds 45.5 inches of snow water equivalent, or 185 percent of the March 1 average (24.6 inches). The central and southern regions in the Sierra Nevada are close to […]
Sacramento, CA…The Sierra Nevada snowpack continues to build during one of the wettest winters in California’s recorded history. Today’s manual snow survey by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada found a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 43.4 inches. February’s Phillips survey found 28.0 inches of SWE, and January’s […]
Washington, DC…Tonight, the President addressed Members of both the House of Representatives and Senate in his first address to a Joint Session of Congress. President Trump in keeping the tradition of previous Presidents by delivering a formal address to a Joint Session of Congress during his inaugural year, and will deliver his first State of […]
Washington, DC…Tonight, the President will address Members of both the House of Representatives and Senate in his first address to a Joint Session of Congress. President Trump is keeping the tradition of previous Presidents by delivering a formal address to a Joint Session of Congress during his inaugural year, and will deliver his first State […]
Angels Camp, CA…Did you know that the 39th District Agricultural Association Board of Directors are appointed by the Governor of the State? After a grueling appointment process they serve at the pleasure of the Governor. It is an unpaid position. They are ultimately responsible for every aspect of the District including the grounds, financial health, […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 28th at 8:00 a.m. On the agenda is a public hearing and adoption of a resolution upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of the appeal of the Planning Director’s denial of Commercial Cannabis Registration 2016-538 for Scott Hoff on 4837 […]
Washington, DC…”My fellow Americans, as Black History Month 2017 comes to a close, I am very grateful for the many wonderful opportunities to honor African-American heroes, faith leaders, entrepreneurs, and the many others who changed the course of our nation. We are blessed by the lives and examples of those who have made this nation […]
White Pines, CA…By now, it’s common knowledge that we have a serious issue with the storm damage in Calaveras County and on Blagen Road in White Pines. Blagen Road is one area that has been impacted by damage as many other areas in Calaveras County. On Tuesday, February 28th, at the Board of Supervisors meeting, […]
Arnold, CA…A quick Message about White Pines Park and Blagen Road from Supervisor Michael Oliveira: By now, it’s common knowledge that we have a serious issue with the storm damage in Calaveras County and on Blagen Road in White Pines. Blagen Road is one area that has been impacted by damage as many other areas […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance amending and replacing current Code Chapter 8.06. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to protect the health, safety, and quality of life of the residents of Calaveras County via the prevention and timely eradication of public nuisances. This helps to ensure that […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) is authorized by the California Building Standards Law (Health & Safety Code 18901 et seq.) to administer the processes related to the adoption, approval, publication and implementation of California Building Codes which are codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), also referred to […]
San Andreas, CA…Notice is hereby given that at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2017, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2579 amending the Calaveras County Ordinance Code adding Chapter 9 of Title15 relating to Subsection 4290 of the California Resources Code “State Responsibility Areas” of Calaveras County. This ordinance shall […]
San Andreas, CA…Notice is hereby given that at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2017, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2579 amending the Calaveras County Ordinance Code adding Chapter 9 of Title15 relating to Subsection 4290 of the California Resources Code “State Responsibility Areas” of Calaveras County. This ordinance shall […]
