Washington, DC…North Korea’s provocative missile launch represents the second time the people of Japan, a treaty ally of the United States, have been directly threatened in recent weeks. These continued provocations only deepen North Korea’s diplomatic and economic isolation. United Nations Security Council resolutions, including the most recent unanimous sanctions resolution, represent the floor, not […]
Washington, DC…Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and 16 of his Democratic colleagues introduced legislation Wednesday to guarantee health care to every American by expanding and improving Medicare. “Today, we begin the long and difficult struggle to end the international embarrassment of the United States being the only major country on earth not to guarantee health care […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) sent the following letter to Governor Brown requesting that he declare a State of Emergency in Siskiyou County related to the rampant illegal marijuana grows. Dear Governor Brown: I am writing to urge you to declare a State of Emergency in Siskiyou County to address the public health and […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors proclaimed that September 17 – 23rd is Constitution Week.
Washington, DC…House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer issued the following joint statement following a dinner with President Trump in the White House: “We had a very productive meeting at the White House with the President. The discussion focused on DACA. We agreed to enshrine the protections of DACA into law […]
Angels Camp, CA…Four Democrats seeking to retire and replace Congressional District 04’s incumbent GOP Representative will make their case at a Congressional Candidate Forum hosted by the Calaveras County Democrats on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp. “The next election is vital to the health, welfare […]
Sonora, CA…Hunting season begins in Tuolumne and Mariposa counties on Sept. 16 and in Calaveras County on Sept. 23, and Forest officials urge hunters to plan for fire safety. “Stanislaus National Forest is experiencing frequent lightning storms, which increase the potential of fire activity,” said Scott Tangenberg, acting Forest Supervisor. “We want hunters to not […]
San Andreas, CA…The complete videos are below for the the September 12th Calaveas Board of Supervisors Meeting. We have included the agenda below as well if you want to use it as a play by play guide as you watch. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/12/2017 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, joined by the attorneys general for Minnesota, Maryland and Maine, filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative (DACA). The four States filed the suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California arguing that […]
Angels Camp, CA…Rep. Tom McClintock Announces Town Hall Meeting in Angels Camp. Town Hall Meeting in Angels Camp, Wednesday, September 20, 2017. 6:00 P.M. Bret Harte High School Gym 364 Murphys Grade Road Angels Camp, 95222
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is back in action with a full agenda on September 12th. The complete agenda with links is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/12/2017 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of […]
Pinecrest, CA…A Forest Service contractor began reconstructing the Pinecrest Day Use Area parking area and roadways today. Contractor KW Emerson of San Andreas, California, will reconstruct Lot 2, the parking area adjacent to the Pinecrest Lake Resort snack shack in this first phase of the project. “This is a multi-season project,” said Tim Hughes, Stanislaus […]
Arlington, VA…Thank you, General. Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. I want to thank you, Secretary Mattis, General Dunford, members of the Cabinet, members of the Armed Forces, first responders, and most importantly, to the families and to the survivors: It’s an honor to join you on this very, very solemn occasion. This is […]
Washington, DC…We evaluated the Bureau of Reclamation’s (USBR’s) financial assistance agreements for the State of California’s Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) to determine whether USBR fully disclosed to the U.S. Congress and other stakeholders the cost of its participation in BDCP efforts, whether USBR had legal authority to convert funds from reimbursable to nonreimbursable purposes, […]
Oakland, CA…The University of California today (Sept. 8) filed suit in federal court against the Trump administration for wrongly and unconstitutionally violating the rights of the University and its students by rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on “nothing more than unreasoned executive whim.” The lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California against […]
Washington, DC…President Trumps Weekly Address…This Week on Taxes & Natural Disasters!
Pijijiapan, Mexico…The Quake was felt as far away a Mexico City but no major damage has been reported there. The quake struck offshore in an area that has smaller towns and villages. From the USGS…”Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Madera, Mariposa and Tulare counties due to the effects of the Railroad, Pier, Mission and Peak fires, which have burned thousands of acres, threatened homes and critical infrastructure and caused the evacuation of residents. The full text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATION […]
Sacramento, CA…Today, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra blasted U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ announcement that she will significantly scale back Title IX protections for students who are survivors of sexual violence on college campuses: “Students in California, and across the country, pursue higher education with the hope of earning a degree, landing their […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is back in action with a full agenda on September 12th. The complete agenda with links is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/12/2017 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of […]
Sacramento, CA…Attorney General Becerra to make an announcement following U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions press conference this morning in which he announced the dismantling of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
San Andreas, CA…In an ongoing effort to better serve Calaveras citizens, Sheriff Dibasilio has assigned a tenured Sergeant to Rural Crimes Prevention Task Force. The mission of the task force is to develop solutions to the unique crimes afflicting the public in Calaveras County’s rural areas while protecting both people and property. The Task Force […]
As President, my highest duty is to defend the American people and the Constitution of the United States of America. At the same time, I do not favor punishing children, most of whom are now adults, for the actions of their parents. But we must also recognize that we are nation of opportunity because we […]
Washington, DC…We had a small group national security meeting today with the President and the Vice President about the latest provocation on the Korean peninsula. We have many military options, and the President wanted to be briefed on each one of them. We made clear that we have the ability to defend ourselves and our […]
Pyongyang, North Korea….Now that North Korea has successfully tested a Hydrogen Bomb is it time to draw a meaningful “Red Line” around the entire country? With shooting a missile over Japan last week and with this week’s H-Bomb test the window for the international community to act short of military options may be closing. Since […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-932 APPEAL by Robert and Cherie Schaeffer of Planning Director’s Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-932. The site is located at 5855 Clements Place, Valley Springs, CA, APN 070-009-009. NOTICE IS […]
San Andreas, CA…PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY OF CALAVERAS FY 2017/18 FINAL BUDGET HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will hold Final Budget Hearings on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 9:00 AM – (following the regular meeting agenda) and will be continued on subsequent days until complete. Board Chambers 891 Mountain […]
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 boards, committees or commissions: Assessment Appeals Board Act in a quasi-judicial capacity in determining the full value of property […]
San Andreas, CA….PROPERTY TAX DEFAULT (DELINQUENT) LIST Made pursuant to Section 3371, Revenue and Taxation Code I, Barbara Sullivan, Calaveras County Tax Collector, State of California, certify that: The real properties listed below were declared to be in tax default at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2014, by operation of law pursuant to Revenue and […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 156,000 in August, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in manufacturing, construction, professional and technical services, health care, and mining. Household Survey Data. In August, the unemployment rate, at 4.4 percent, and the […]
