San Andreas, CA…Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2015-026 CUP for Angels RV Resort The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to expand an existing campground from the current 89 campsites to 138 campsites. The 49 additional sites will be in existing cleared areas on […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on October 25th, 2016. A couple items on the agenda are adopting a Resolution continuing the Local State of Emergency,adopting a Resolution continuing a Local State of Emergency on Tree Mortality, and Deny Appeal 2016-1084 and uphold the Planning Commission Decision to […]
San Andreas, CA…Article XIIIB was added to the California Constitution by way of initiative approved by the voters at a State election held in November 1979. Said initiative, also know as “Proposition 4,” provided for appropriations limits for State and local government. Government Code § 7910 requires that each year the governing body of each […]
Calaveras County, CA…For some people giving Kearney the boot is a no brainier, they feel as if they were bartered or disenfranchised and, no debate is necessary “he needs to go” That may be very correct. I think the frustration with district 5 voters (Me being one of them) are warranted, mistakes have been made. […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Democrats have endorsed Dr. Bob Derlet for Congress in the 10th District of California.alaveras County. Leading Republicans have said this about Donald Trump: Trump’s behavior “makes it impossible to continue to offer even conditional support for his candidacy.” Senator John McCain, Arizona. “At some point, you have to look in the […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are holding a special meeting on Tuesday, October 18th. One item on the agenda to be discussed is the declaration of a Local State of Emergency for the removal of hazardous trees caused by the Butte Fire with the threat of winter weather. The meeting will take […]
Washington, D.C….THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Bulldogs! (Applause.) Good to see you guys. How’s everybody doing? You all look good. You look good. (Applause.) Hey! How’s everybody? Well, it is so nice to see you guys. Everybody have a seat, though. Have a seat. I know you’ve been waiting here a while. Good thing you all had […]
San Andreas, CA… The CCOG will be holding a special meeting on Thursday, October 20th. On the agenda is the approval to Reject Bid for Mobility Management and Option for Consolidated Transportation Service Agency (CTSA) Designation and Direction to Negotiate an Intergovernmental Agreement with Innovative Paradigms of Paratransit, Inc. This meeting will be held in […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines issued the following statement on the closure of the Verizon customer service center in Rancho Cordova and the 1,000 jobs lost as a result of that closure: “Who can be surprised by this? California is doing everything it can to drive businesses out of the state. Sky-high workers compensation costs, painful […]
San Andreas, CA…– Rebecca Turner reports that this November your ballot consist of two ballot cards. Be sure to vote both. If you vote by mail vote, be sure to include both ballot cards in your yellow return envelope. Vote-by-mail ballots were mailed out the week of October 11, 2016. The last day to register […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency:Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1084 APPEAL of a Planning Commission Decision The Planning Department denied Commercial Cannabis Registration 2016-124 for Wais Amin. Mr. Amin appealed the denial of his registration to the Calaveras County Planning Commission. On […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1081 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR DENIAL OF COMMERCIAL CANNABIS REGISTRATION APPLLICATION 2016-224 FOR APN 014-030-028 Stephen Dickinson, on behalf of Twini Farms, is […]
Calaveras County, CA…NOTICE IS GIVEN that the polls will be open on November 8, 2016, for the General Election from the hour of 7:00 a.m. to the hour of 8:00 p.m. (EC 12101) Polling Place, Address, A.D.A. Accessible San Andreas County Library, 1299 Gold Hunter Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249,NO Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Hall, […]
Sacramento, CA…Taking the next step in its pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Caltrans signed an agreement with Sacramento Utility District (SMUD) to participate in their Greenergy® program, which will provide the department with 100 percent electricity from renewable resources, such as wind, sun and biomass to power the department’s buildings, highway lighting and traffic […]
Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California and its members applaud Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) for tackling the practice of “fire borrowing,” the mechanism by which fuels management, forest health, watershed improvement, and post-fire mitigation project funds are swept into funding the response to the disaster rather than used towards prevention efforts and cleanup. Senator […]
San Andreas, CA…The Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) in collaboration with the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce (CCCC) and the California Association of Local Economic Development (CalED) is being awarded a grant in the amount of $250,000. This funding will be used to establish an economic development planning framework in the form of the […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Brown vetoed Senate Bill 1188 (McGuire and others) late last week despite unanimous support throughout the entire legislative process. While Governor Brown has included State Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding in both the 2015–16 and 2016-17 budgets, last year’s change in statute leaves the future of State PILT payments in question. […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting on Thursday, October 13th. The only item on the agenda is the tentative scheduling of another special meeting on October 18th. The meeting will be held at the Administration Conference Room located at 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. A copy of […]
Rocklin, CA…Congressman Tom McClintock shares his feelings on the upcoming elections; Donald Trump wasn’t my first or even second choice for President, but I can certainly tell the difference between a fire and a fireman. And when a fireman is trying to save my house from burning down, the fact he uses lewd and vulgar […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: daily_log_10-07-2016 daily_log_10-08-2016 daily_log_10-09-2016
Angels Camp, CA…Please join us for one or all of the site walks and the public meeting to participate in building a vision for Main Street! FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: DAVID HANHAM, Director of Planning and Building (209) 736.1346 davidhanham@angelscamp.gov OR GINA MONTECALLO, Design Workshop (775) 588.5929 gmontecallo@designworkshop.com
The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors called a special meeting on Thursday October 6, 2016, to discuss notification of Director Terry Strange’s applications with Calaveras County to cultivate cannabis. The other four members of the Board expressed their strong disappointment at Director Strange’s failure to inform the Board of his cannabis related activities […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $40.7 billion in August, up $1.2 billion from $39.5 billion in July, revised. August exports were $187.9 billion, $1.5 billion more than July exports. August imports were $228.6 billion, […]
Washington, DC…In the week ending October 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 249,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 254,000. The 4-week moving average was 253,500, a decrease of 2,500 from the previous week’s unrevised average of 256,000. This is the lowest level for this average […]
Washington, DC…Kiplinger has revealed its annual list of the most and least tax-friendly states for retirees. Kiplinger’s 2016 Retiree Tax Map reveals senior tax breaks across all 50 states, and compares taxes on income (including Social Security benefits, pensions and other forms of retirement income), property, everyday purchases and, ultimately, your estate. California ranks as […]
Washington, DC…Our Secretary of State John Kerry released this statement yesterday- Nearly 200 nations made history in Paris last December, when they came together around the most ambitious, inclusive climate agreement ever negotiated. I was honored to represent the United States in those negotiations and to be in the conference hall as the text was […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is hosting a special board meeting today at 4:00 p.m. The only item on the agenda appears to be action regarding notification of Director Strange’s Application with Calaveras County for Cannabis Cultivation. The meeting will take place at Calaveras County Water District located at 120 Toma Court in […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Planning Coalition, a consortium of groups and individuals interested in planning and land use issues in Calaveras County, has issued a Position Paper on the issues concerning legalized commercial cannabis cultivation. Although “reasonable minds may disagree,” the Position Paper says that the Coalition ‘agreed that it would be best if the […]
Eureka, CA…In this latest Caltrans News Flash, spokesperson Myles Cochrane talks about Caltrans’ “Share the Road, Arrive Alive” public safety campaign, which encourages pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists to practice safe behaviors while traveling on or near California’s roadways. The campaign’s website, http://arrivealivenow.org, hosts public service announcement videos, radio spots, safety tips, and educational materials to […]
