Senator Gaines Introduces Bill To Help California Veterans In Bonus Repayment Fiasco

Senator Gaines Introduces Bill To Help California Veterans In Bonus Repayment Fiasco

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today introduced legislation that will help California National Guard veterans caught in the bonus repayment fiasco get financial justice from the federal government. “I’m not going to sit back and see these veterans victimized,” said Senator Gaines. “The state needs to step up and make sure they get every […]

Notice Of Public Hearing On County Initiated Zoning Amendment

Notice Of Public Hearing On County Initiated Zoning Amendment

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-1098 COUNTY INITIATED ZONING AMENDMENT: The County proposes to approve to rezone APN 042-015-029 from R3-PD (Multi-Family Residential- Planned Development) to C2 (General Commercial). The subject property is located at 10 Main Street […]

The President Implores Congress To Pass the 21st Century Cures Act

The President Implores Congress To Pass the 21st Century Cures Act

Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. On the first day of my administration, I promised to restore science to its rightful place. I told you we would unleash American innovation and technology to tackle the health challenges of our time. Over the last eight years, we’ve delivered on that promise in many ways, both big and small — […]

CDCR Announces Automated Email Notification Services For Crime Victims

CDCR Announces Automated Email Notification Services For Crime Victims

Sacramento, CA…Yesterday, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) announced they will begin using the new Automated Email Notification Services to better serve and communicate with crime victims starting in December 2016. The new Automated Email Notification Services will allow for a 90-day in advance […]

Governor Brown & First Lady Honor 2016 California Hall Of Fame Inductees

Governor Brown & First Lady Honor 2016 California Hall Of Fame Inductees

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown joined the California Museum to award the Spirit of California medal to eight Californians inducted into the California Hall of Fame this evening. This year’s inductees include: acclaimed author Isabel Allende; film icon Harrison Ford; baseball legend Tony Gwynn; distinguished artist and social […]

Governor Brown Names U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra California’s Next Attorney General

Governor Brown Names U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra California’s Next Attorney General

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today named U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA) to replace Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, who was elected to the U.S. Senate last month. The nomination, which is subject to confirmation by the California State Assembly and Senate, will be officially submitted after Attorney General Harris resigns. “Xavier has been […]

City Of Angels City Council Meeting & Amending Annual Budget For Purchase Of Police Vehicle

City Of Angels City Council Meeting & Amending Annual Budget For Purchase Of  Police Vehicle

Angels Camp, CA…The City OF Angels City Council is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 6th. On the agenda is a resolution amending the annual budget for the 2016/2017 fiscal year for police vehicle replacement and authorizing surplus of two police vehicles. The meeting will take place at the Angels Fire House located 1404 […]

CCOG Regular Meeting & Acknowledgement Of The Dedication & Commitment Of Elected Officials

CCOG Regular Meeting & Acknowledgement Of The Dedication & Commitment Of Elected Officials

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Council of Governments is holding a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda is the acknowledgment of the dedication and commitment of Wes Kulm, Cliff Edson, and Steve Kearney for serving as elected officials for the CCOG. The meeting will take place at The Board Of […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Conditional Use Permit For Ladybug Ventures LLC

Notice Of Public Hearing Conditional Use Permit For Ladybug Ventures LLC

Angels Camp, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-026 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LADYBUG VENTURES LLC DBA ANGELS CAMP RV RESORT The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to expand an existing campground from the current 89 campsites to […]

Planning Commission Notice Of Public Hearing Appealing The Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Planning Commission Notice Of Public Hearing Appealing The Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1107 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-033 for APN 010-021-120 J. Troy Decoque is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of a medical cannabis commercial cultivation registration. The […]

Appeal of Planning Directors Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Appeal of Planning Directors Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Mountain Ranch, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1122 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-938 for APN: 036-001-032 Van Au Duong is appealing the denial of application 2016-938 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Notice Of Public Hearing  Appeal Of Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Mountain Ranch, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1118 APPEAL of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application for APN 014-009-028 Belal Amin is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of an application for commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The 5.36-acre site is […]

Appeal Of Planning Directors Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Appeal Of Planning Directors Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Mokelumne Hill, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1112 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-809 for APN 014-003-009 Bartholomew Lally Jr. is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of a medical cannabis commercial cultivation registration. The […]

Appeal Of Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Appeal Of Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Mountain Ranch, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-1121 APPEAL of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application for APN 020-032-011 Kenta Kawagoe of TK Projects LLC. is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of an application for commercial cannabis cultivation registration. […]

Public Works Department Notice To Contractors

Public Works Department Notice To Contractors

San Andreas, CA…Notice to Contractors County of Calaveras, Public Works Department has issued a Request for Qualifications titled “On-Call Hazardous Tree Removal Services” seeking qualified professionals to provide on-call services to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove and transport, hazardous, fire damaged trees along or adjacent to County Public Roads as a […]

Notice Of Public Hearing For The Appeal Of Planning Directors Approval Of Administrative Use Permit

Notice Of Public Hearing For The Appeal Of Planning Directors Approval Of Administrative Use Permit

Copperopolis, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-1109 APPEAL of Planning Directors Approval of Administrative Use Permit 2016-040 STVR for APN 067-010-022 Ralph Copeland is appealing the Planning Director’s approval of an Administrative Use Permit for a Short Term Vacation Rental. […]

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

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

Sheep Ranch, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency:Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1120 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-767 for APN: 021-015-072 Morgan Groover is appealing the denial of application 2016-767 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The site is […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Extension Of Time For Michael & Judith Spadoni

Notice Of Public Hearing Extension Of Time For Michael & Judith Spadoni

Rail Road Flat, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1075 Extension of Time for Michael & Judith Spadoni The applicants are requesting approval of a 12 month extension on approved tentative parcel map 2005-134. An extension will allow them necessary time […]

Weekly Address: Coming Together On Thanksgiving

Weekly Address: Coming Together On Thanksgiving

Washington, DC…In this week’s address, President Obama wished the American people a happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving reminds us that no matter our differences, we are still one people, part of something bigger than ourselves. Because what makes us American are the ideals to which we pledge our allegiance. And it’s about our ability to live up […]

First Lady Michelle Obama Welcomes The Official White House Christmas Tree To The White House

First Lady Michelle Obama Welcomes The Official White House Christmas Tree To The White House

Washington, DC…This morning the First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed the Official White House Christmas to The White House for the very last time. This year’s Christmas Tree, which will be on display in the Blue Room, is a 19 foot Douglas Fir donated by a tree farm in Pennsylvania. The tree was presented to Mrs. […]

President-Elect Donald J. Trump To Nominate South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley As U.S. Ambassador To The United Nations

President-Elect Donald J. Trump To Nominate South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley As U.S. Ambassador To The United Nations

New York, NY…President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate Governor Nikki Haley (R-SC) as the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, a cabinet-level position in the Trump-Pence Administration. Governor Haley is one of the most universally respected governors in the country. After working at her family’s business, Governor Haley turned […]

President Obama Awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Obama Awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Washington, DC…Hello, hello, hello! Hey! Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. We’ve got some work to do here. (Laughter.) This is not all fun and games. Welcome to the White House, everybody. Today, we celebrate extraordinary Americans who have lifted our spirits, strengthened our union, […]

New Aerial Survey Identifies More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California

New Aerial Survey Identifies More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California

Vallejo, CA…The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that the U.S. Forest Service has identified an additional 36 million dead trees across California since its last aerial survey in May 2016. This brings the total number of dead trees since 2010 to over 102 million on 7.7 million acres of California’s drought stricken forests. […]

Medical Cannabis Tax Exemption Has Begun

Medical Cannabis Tax Exemption Has Begun

Sacramento, CA…The November 8, 2016 passage of Proposition 64 (The Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act) exempts certain sales of medical marijuana from sales and use tax. Sales of medical cannabis to those who have a medical marijuana identification card (MMIC) issued on a county-by-county basis by the California Department of Public […]

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Meeting & Building Classification & Review

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Meeting & Building Classification & Review

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 22nd at 9:00 a.m. On the agenda is the Building Official Classification Review and Discussion on adding salary steps to Department Head Positions. The meeting will be held at The Board of Supervisors Chambers Located at 891 Mountain Ranch […]

Weekly Address: Building on a Record of Economic Progress By Vice President Joe Biden

Weekly Address: Building on a Record of Economic Progress By Vice President Joe Biden

Washington, DC…Hi folks, this is Joe Biden. Over the last eight years, we’ve created more jobs than all the advanced economies in the world combined. Unemployment has been cut in half. Wages are finally on the rise. We’ve gone from economic crisis to recovery to the cusp of genuine resurgence—and we’re better positioned to own […]

President Obama at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, Greece

President Obama at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece…Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you very much. Please, please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: Chicago! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Chicago — (laughter.) Hello, Greece! (Applause.) Yia sas! Kalispera! To the government and the people of Greece — including Prime Minister Tsipras, who I thank for his partnership and for […]