Washington, DC…MedStar Washington Hospital Center provided the following update on the transfer of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise to an inpatient rehabilitation center on behalf of the Scalise family: “Congressman Steve Scalise has made excellent progress in his recovery from a life-threatening gunshot wound six weeks ago. Yesterday, he was discharged from MedStar Washington Hospital […]
Washington, DC…From the Whitehouse…”Today, President Donald J. Trump and the Office of American Innovation welcomed Foxconn to the White House for a technology manufacturing initiative announcement in the East Room. Today’s announcement is one that will bring thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investments to America. Foxconn, a world leader in manufacturing for […]
Washington, D.C….U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today delivered the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate: “Mr. President: “I’ve stood in this place many times and addressed as president many presiding officers. I have been so addressed when I have sat in that chair, as close as I will ever be to a […]
San Andreas, CA…The CCWD Board will be back in action tomorrow. Their full agenda is enclosed…. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Davidson, President Scott Ratterman, Vice President Terry Strange, Director Bertha Underhill, Director Russ Thomas, Director RESOLUTION NO. 2017–42 RESOLUTION NO. PFA-03 ORDINANCE NO. 2017–01 AGENDA MISSION STATEMENT “Our team is dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and […]
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. was joined former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia and dozens of local, environmental and business leaders on Treasure Island to sign AB 398, a bipartisan bill that strengthens and extends the state’s world-leading cap-and-trade program by 10 years. AB 398 by Assemblymember […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action today. The Blagen Road Bridge and much more are on the agenda that is enclosed…. LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 7/25/2017 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order […]
Washington, D.C…The office of Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement today: “Senator McCain looks forward to returning to the United States Senate tomorrow to continue working on important legislation, including health care reform, the National Defense Authorization Act, and new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea.” ###
Rancho Calaveras, CA…Calaveras County Water District crews will begin replacing 500 feet of aging water pipeline on Hautly Lane from its intersection with Siegle Street to the road’s eastern end this week, which will cause minor traffic delays in the area through the middle of August. This project is part of the District’s commitment to […]
Arnold, CA…July 24-28: Construction crews will complete the tie-in of a new section of pipeline into the main water distribution system on Blagen Road, which could cause minor traffic delays in the area on Monday July 24. On July 25, crews will begin trenching and installation of new pipeline near the cabinet shop at the […]
San Antonio, TX…San Antonio Police Chief William McManus and Fire Chief Charles Hood briefing on tractor trailer found with multiple deceased after being smuggled inside. The video below is from a press conference late last night. Since then the death toll has risen from 8 to 10 now deceased.
Murphys, CA…Delaine Eastin, Candidate for California Governor and Eleni Kounalakis, Candidate for California Lieutenant Governor Will be at Hovey Winery, 350 Main Street, Murphys, California at 4:00 pm. About Delaine Eastin: Throughout her career, Delaine Eastin has been a leader who has never been afraid to stand up to bullies on behalf of what is […]
Washington, DC….My fellow Americans, On Monday, I signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring this to be “Made in America Week.” We believe that our country is stronger, safer, and more prosperous when we make more of our goods and our products right here in the USA. When we purchase products Made in America, the wealth, revenue […]
Mariposa, CA…Enough of the details have changed and also updated maps that have been released prompted us to do an afternoon update on the fire. We will also do one later tonight as well. The acreage increased due to an increase in fire activity late yesterday afternoon. Overnight, fire crews continued their work to establish […]
Sonora, CA…Due to high fire danger, the Stanislaus National Forest enacted temporary fire restrictions in High Hazard Areas on July 20, effective through the end of the official 2017 fire season. Included are the High Hazard Area map (Exhibit A), the Forest Order (Exhibit B) and the exemptions list (Exhibit C). Information on fire restrictions […]
Washington, D.C. – At the request of Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and his family, Mayo Clinic released the following statement today: “On Friday, July 14, Sen. John McCain underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot from above his left eye at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix. Subsequent tissue pathology revealed that a primary brain […]
Mariposa, CA…The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California to combat the Detwiler Fire burning in Mariposa County. On July 17, 2017, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the Detwiler Fire […]
Twain Harte, CA…Senator Tom Berryhill, R-Twain Harte, issued the following statement Monday in support for AB-398, a bill to extend the state’s cap-and-trade program for a decade while reducing taxes, fees and regulations by more than $16 billion dollars. “This legislation is the unfortunate result of years of aggressive climate-change policies forced on us by […]
San Andreas, CA…The Delta Gold Line will make its last trip on July 28. The bus service between San Andreas and Stockton has been discontinued. The Delta Gold Line began service in January 2016 to provide Calaveras County residents with public transportation to the Amtrak and Greyhound stations, Delta College, shopping, and medical facilities in […]
Sacramento, CA…More than 150 environmental; climate; public health; clean energy and technology; agriculture; food processing; business; labor; local government; community; and utility leaders; researchers and economists; and newspaper editorial boards from across California are supporting legislation Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon announced last […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today issued the following statement regarding his vote against Assembly Bill 398, the extension of California’s cap-and-trade program. “Today marks the start of the next great California recession. A day where the legislature shows utter disregard for the lives of the working people in this state and chooses to […]
Arnold, CA…CCWD Construction Update: July 17-21: Construction crews will be testing recently installed pipeline on Blagen Road and tying the new section of pipeline into the main system, which could cause minor traffic delays in the area. Additional work will take place near the District’s Sawmill Tank on the hill above White Pines Lake, but […]
Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, Next week, the Senate is going to vote on legislation to save Americans from the Obamacare disaster. Obamacare has wreaked havoc on American lives, and if we don’t replace it, the calamity will only get worse – and I mean, get worse by a lot. Here is just one story, representative […]
Los Angeles, CA…Attorney General Xavier Becerra yesterday filed a friend-of-the-court brief in In re Denis G., a case involving an unaccompanied immigrant youth seeking legal immigration status. At the invitation of the Los Angeles Superior Court and the suggestion of the California Supreme Court, Attorney General Becerra weighed in on this issue of great importance […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-046 APPEAL of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-046 for the rejection of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application Steve Snowden is appealing the Planning Commission’s denial of 2017-046, which is an […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-006 ZONING AMENDMENT AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR JED RICHARDSON. The applicant is requesting approval of a Zoning Amendment to change the zoning of the subject property from RR-5 (Rural Residential-5 acre minimum) […]
San Andreas, CA….PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. RECONSIDERATION of 2016-1123 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-106 for APN: 044-006-028 Adrian Lambie, on behalf of Ralph Calderon and Mountain Farms, Inc., is requesting reconsideration of […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-970 APPEAL by Greg Serobyan of the Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application for APN: 020-013-043 The site is located at 19890 Rose Ct., Mountain Ranch in the NE 1/4 of Section […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-693 APPEAL by Ismael Silva of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 8454 Cave City Road, Mountain Ranch, T4N, R13E, Sec. 10. […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-561 APPEAL by Patrick Goggin on behalf of Ray Moore of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 6216 Trout Lane, Mountain Ranch, […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-534 APPEAL by Matthew Clark on behalf of BLB Collaborative Farms, Farrington Thomas President, of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 5938 […]
