San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action tomorrow and one of the items on the agenda is the repairs needed to get the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge and White Pines Park & Lake fully operational again. Adopt a Resolution to Direct the County Administrative Officer to identify funds for reimbursement […]
Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, This weekend I begin my first trip overseas as president – a trip with historic significance for the American people. I will be visiting with the leaders in many different countries to strengthen our old friendships, build new partnerships, and unite the civilized world in a fight against terrorism. In that […]
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels announces the resignation of Council Member Susan Rudolph from the Angels Camp City Council. Her resignation will be effective immediately.
New London, CT…Thank you very much. Thank you, John. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, and congratulations to the Class of 2017. Great job. And, General Kelly, I want to thank you for your leadership as the Coast Guard’s Service Secretary. You’ve really been something very, very special to us as a country, and to me […]
Washington, DC…Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein today announced the appointment of former Department of Justice official and FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III to serve as Special Counsel to oversee the previously-confirmed FBI investigation of Russian government efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election and related matters. “In my capacity as acting Attorney General, […]
San Andreas, CA…We invite you to come learn more about the plan to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety conditions in San Andreas on May 24th!
Washington, DC…A new feature we are rolling is a highlight of President Donald J. Trump’s Tweets for the last 24 hours. Like him or dislike him, we have never had such a stream of consciousness look into one of our presidents.
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent Mark Campbell received legal notice reminding him of the district’s obligation to bargain in good faith class size reduction with the Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA). Calaveras teachers are at impasse with the district over class size, specifically for transitional kindergarten to third grade. CUEA President Lorraine […]
Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) recently announced the creation of a new position to enhance the advocacy group’s governmental affairs team. Effective this week, Arthur Wylene has joined RCRC as Governmental Affairs Counsel, supporting advocacy efforts on behalf of RCRC’s 35 rural member counties. A prominent fixture in California’s rural county government, […]
Arnold, CA…Last evening the White Pines Park Committee, Members of the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge, Public Works Director Jeff Crovitz, Calaveras Supervisor Michael Oliveira, CCWD’s Bertha Underhill & others met at EPFD Station One to discuss the progress on repairing storm damage to Blagen Road that has kept the Moose Lodge closed and blocked access […]
Sonora & Groveland, CA…Stanislaus National Forest and our partners are hosting an open house for community residents Thursday, May 18 in Sonora and Tuesday, May 23 in Groveland. Come talk directly with folks who know road conditions and recreation opportunities – or challenges – as well as tree mortality and defensible space around your home. […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Gives Remarks at the 36th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
Washington, DC…Nine years ago, seven leaders of Iran’s Bahai community were arrested and convicted of espionage, insulting religious sanctities, and propaganda against the Islamic Republic for activities related solely to their belief in and practice of their faith. They were unjustly sentenced to 20 years in prison. Fariba Kamalabadi, Jamaloddin Khanjani, Afif Naeimi, Saeid Rezaie, […]
Washington, DC…A new feature we are rolling is a highlight of President Donald J. Trump’s Tweets for the last 24 hours. Like him or dislike him, we have never had such a stream of consciousness look into one of our presidents. Just a Mother’s Day Tweet & nothing on North Korea. If you click on […]
Washington, DC…WHEREAS, By a Joint Resolution approved May 8, 1914, “designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day, and for other purposes”, the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the government officials to display the United States flag on all government buildings, and the people of the United States […]
Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, Confidence in the American economy has reached levels not seen in many, many years. Unemployment fell to its lowest level in nearly ten years last month, and we created 211,000 new jobs. Our economic progress is especially good news for the millions of young Americans who, at this time of the […]
Washington, DC…A new feature we will be rolling out starting today is a summary of President Donald J. Trump’s Tweets for the last 24 hours. Like him or dislike him we have never had such a stream of consciousness look into one of our presidents. If you click on the image above it will take […]
Arnold, CA…Representatives from CalOES and FEMA met today for three and one half hours with Calaveras County regarding 2017 Storm Damage Recovery. Countywide damages are estimated near 6 Million Dollars. Public Works Director Jeff Crovitz and staff made detailed power point presentations on each damaged location. While we had been hopeful that today’s meeting would […]
Roseville, CA…Congressman McClintock released the following statement on the firing of now former FBI Director Comey. “I strongly support President Trump’s decision to fire James Comey for gross misconduct during his tenure, and only wish he had done so on January 20th. Because of the highly politicized circumstances involving the Russia inquiry, I think an […]
Sacramento, CA…As the state’s economic recovery stretches into an eighth year – two years short of the longest on record – and with increasing uncertainty from Washington, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today released a revised state budget that continues to plan for tougher times ahead, while maintaining spending on core programs such as education […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. Project Description: 2015-011 Administrative Use Permit – Calaveras Healthy Impact Product Solutions (CHIPS) Woody Biomass-Fired Combined Heat and Power Project The proposed project is a community-scale 3 megawatt (MW) biomass […]
San Andreas, CA…On or about May 22, 2017, the County of Calaveras will submit a request to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the release of the Community Development Block Grant funds to undertake a program known as the County of Calaveras’ Housing Rehabilitation Program for the purpose of providing low-interest […]
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. Project #2015-070 ZA ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ADDING POST DISASTER RECOVERY PROVISIONS: The proposed ordinance would add provisions to Title 17 allowing temporary provisions for housing and clean-up following a declared emergency by […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be considering a resolution declaring the County’s intention to become a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). This will be heard at the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting on May 23, 2017 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Tom Berryhill (R-Twain Harte) is pleased to announce the winners of the 43rd annual Capitol Frog Jump. Elected officials, legislative staffers, media, and members of the public jockeyed their frogs in hopes of becoming frog-jump legends. There are three winning categories: longest, shortest, and media jump. Trophies and bragging rights were awarded to […]
Murphys, CA…Introduction: The United States is alone among industrialized nations in using wealth as a gatekeeper for access to health care. The wealthier you are, the more and better health care you get. The national debate that is now taking place focuses on whether every individual, irrespective of their income, should have access to great […]
Richland, WA…The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Richland Operations Office declared an emergency at the Hanford Site at approximately 8:30 a.m. yesterday morning after a cave-in of a 20-foot section of a tunnel that is hundreds of feet long that is used to store contaminated materials. The tunnel is located next to the Plutonium Uranium […]
Olympia, WA…Attorney General Bob Ferguson today filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management over a program to lease coal mining rights on public land, which contributes to significant coal-train traffic through the state of Washington. The lawsuit challenges Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s decision to restart […]
Washington, DC…In a developing story the Trump Administration has forced out FBI Director James Comey. This comes on recommendations from the Attorney General & Deputy Attorney General. A brief statement from the White House has been released… Today, President Donald J. Trump informed FBI Director James Comey that he has been terminated and removed from […]
San Andreas, CA…The Supervisors day is now underway with a closed session for a conference with labor negotiators (Judy Hawkins, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) re: Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA), Sheriff’s Management Unit (SMU), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and Calaveras County Public Safety Employees Association (CCPSEA) negotiations. The Board will recess from […]
