Notice to Bidders, County of Calaveras Dept. of Public Works Request for Bids: Installation of Temporary Bridge on Main Street (Blagen Road) In White Pines

Notice to Bidders, County of Calaveras Dept. of Public Works Request for Bids:  Installation of Temporary Bridge on Main Street (Blagen Road) In White Pines

San Andreas, CA…Notice is hereby given that the Calaveras County Department of Public Works will receive sealed bids for the work shown and described in the specifications and associated documents for the subject work. Work shall consist of assembling and installing a county-furnished temporary bridge on Main Street (Blagen Road) in White Pines. The payment […]

Local women stage Handmaid’s Tale protest at Rep. Tom McClintock’s Town Hall meeting in Jackson

Local women stage Handmaid’s Tale protest at Rep. Tom McClintock’s Town Hall meeting in Jackson

Jackson, CA…On Monday, June 19, Sierra foothill residents staged a powerful silent protest at Rep. Tom McClintock’s Argonaut High School town hall meeting in Jackson, California. Dressed in the red robes and stark white bonnets featured in the 1985 Margaret Atwood novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, a dozen women, ages 12-70, walked into the center of […]

Taxpayer Alert Program Update

Taxpayer Alert Program Update

San Andreas, CA…This is an update on the Calaveras Taxpayers Public Access TV program.   “Taxpayer Alert”. This effort is a public service by volunteers and sponsored by the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association and the Calaveras County PATV Studio.  For those who do not have Calaveras cable TV, or are out of the area, previously aired programs […]

The 2016 – 2017 Calaveras Grand Jury Final Report

The 2016 – 2017 Calaveras Grand Jury Final Report

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Grand Jury has completed their final report for the 2016-2017 Session. We have included the report in full PDF and also .Doc formats. If you click on the image below it will load the PDF version. Links to the report follow…CompleteFinalGrandJuryReport2016-2017.doc Complete Final Grand Jury Report 2016-2017 (1)

Modified “Ban” Ordinance On Commercial Cannabis Still Moving Forward

Modified “Ban” Ordinance On Commercial Cannabis Still Moving Forward

San Andreas, CA…Today’s special study session to continue discussion of cannabis cultivation in Calaveras County, focused on comments to the Draft EIR for the proposed ordinance to ban cultivation and commercial activities associated with cannabis. At the end of the meeting board discussion centered on trying to craft an ordinance that balanced the will of […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Is Back In Action…Curtailing Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Is Focus

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Is Back In Action…Curtailing Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Is Focus

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board is holding a special meeting at this time. The two items on the agenda are: Receive a report regarding the Sheriff Department FY2017-18 Budget request. Conduct a special study session to continue discussion of cannabis cultivation in Calaveras County, focusing on comments to the Draft EIR for the proposed ordinance […]

Navy Identifies 7 Deceased Fitzgerald Sailors

Navy Identifies 7 Deceased Fitzgerald Sailors

Washington, DC…The remains of seven Sailors previously reported missing were located in flooded berthing compartments, after divers gained access to the spaces, June 18, that were damaged when USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) was involved in a collision with the Philippine-flagged merchant vessel ACX Crystal. The deceased are: – Gunner’s Mate Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby, 19, […]

Supreme Court Rules Trademarks Offensive To Some May Stand

Supreme Court Rules Trademarks Offensive To Some May Stand

Washington, DC…(The following is a portion of the opinion of the court)…JUSTICE ALITO announced the judgment of the Court and delivered the opinion of the Court with respect to Parts I, II, and III–A, and an opinion with respect to Parts III–B, III–C, and IV, in which THE CHIEF JUSTICE, JUSTICE THOMAS, and JUSTICE BREYER […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Appeal on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Appeal on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation

San Andreas, CA…LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-827 APPEAL by Archer Norris representing Joshua Moore, of the Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-827 for the Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The 640.35 acre site is located approximately two miles north of State Highway 4 […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Appeal on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Appeal on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation

San Andreas, CA…LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-717 APPEAL by James Hanson of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-717 for the denial of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at on the north side of Highway 12 from 1622 Hwy 12, Valley […]

President Donald J. Trump’s Weekly Address On Shootings & Apprentice Programs

President Donald J. Trump’s Weekly Address On Shootings & Apprentice Programs

Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, This week, our nation was shocked and horrified when a gunman opened fire on a Member of Congress. Five people were wounded in the assault, including a member of House Leadership – my good friend, Steve Scalise. Steve is beloved across Washington, he embodies everything public service is about – he’s […]

USS Fitzgerald Involved in Collision, Seven Sailors Still Missing

USS Fitzgerald Involved in Collision, Seven Sailors Still Missing

Philippine Sea…USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) was involved in a collision with a merchant vessel at approximately 2:30 a.m. local time, June 17, while operating about 56 nautical miles southwest of Yokosuka, Japan. As of this time, there have been two patients requiring medical evacuation. One was Cmdr. Bryce Benson, Fitzgerald’s commanding officer, who was transferred […]

Sanders Statement on Shooting & Shooter at GOP Baseball Practice

Sanders Statement on Shooting & Shooter at GOP Baseball Practice

Washington, DC…June 14 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement after receiving reports on the alleged shooter at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday morning: “I have just been informed that the alleged shooter at the Republican baseball practice is someone who apparently volunteered on my presidential campaign. I am sickened by this despicable […]

Majority Whip Steve Scalise & Others Shot At Baseball Practice

Majority Whip Steve Scalise & Others Shot At Baseball Practice

Alexandria, VA…Earlier this morning members of congress were practicing for an upcoming charity baseball game and came under fire. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise sustained a hip wound. Others including members of their security detail and staffers were also shot. Details may changes but at this time it is being reported that as many as […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action today. There full agenda is below.. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 6/13/2017 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code section […]

Runner Blasts Budget Move to Strip Taxpayer Rights

Runner Blasts Budget Move  to Strip Taxpayer Rights

Sacramento, CA…George Runner issued the following statement today in response to sweeping budget legislation that would strip the Board of Equalization of nearly all its current functions: “Taxpayers must be warned: the so-called ‘Transparency and Fairness’ legislation announced today by the very politicians who just voted to raise your gas tax, is neither transparent nor […]

RCRC Hosts Inaugural Trade Services Workshop in Tuolumne County

RCRC Hosts Inaugural Trade Services Workshop in Tuolumne County

Tuolumne, CA…On Wednesday, RCRC and the Northern California Center for International Trade Development (CITD) hosted the first in a series of Regional Trade Workshops scheduled throughout the state. RCRC and CITD partnered with the Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority, and the U.S. Department of Commerce Sacramento U.S. Export Assistance Center to bring this free export […]

Access to Emergency Air Ambulance Service at Risk

Access to Emergency Air Ambulance Service at Risk

Sacramento, CA…Today, members of California’s network of emergency air medical providers are assessing how dramatically their ability to care for patients will be impacted if one of their primary sources of funding is not renewed by the California Legislature. The Emergency Medical Air Transportation Act (EMATA) was established in 2010 to specifically fund emergency air […]

Planning Commission Notice Of Public Hearing On A Planned Development Permit

Planning Commission Notice Of Public Hearing On A Planned Development Permit

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-058 PD for Connie Romano: A Planned Development Permit to construct a 480 sq. ft. detached garage accessory to the existing single family residence located at 8409 Peek Circle in Mokelumne Hill. APN: […]

Planning Commission Notice Of Public Hearing On Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Denial

Planning Commission Notice Of Public Hearing On Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Denial

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-629 APPEAL by Stewart Alberts of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application The site is located at 8429 Oak Ridge Rd., Mountain Ranch. In the NW 1/4 of Section 01, T4N, R13e, […]

Planning Commission Notice Of Public Hearing On Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Denial

Planning Commission Notice Of Public Hearing On Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Denial

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-533 APPEAL by Daniel and Monica Horton of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 4316 Gillam Road, Valley Springs, T4N, R11E, Sec. 6, APN: 040-026-001. […]

Public Notice Of IHSS Advisory Committee Opening

Public Notice Of IHSS Advisory Committee Opening

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 committees or commissions: IHSS Advisory Committee. One vacancy for a term expiring 12/31/19 – Past/Present Consumer 3. The Advisory […]

Live Testimony From The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence from James B. Comey

Live Testimony From The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence from James B. Comey

Washington, DC…The following was released today ahead of the former FBI Director’s testimony tomorrow before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Chairman Burr, Ranking Member Warner, Members of the Committee. Thank you for inviting me to appear before you today. I was asked to testify today to describe for you my interactions with President-Elect and President Trump […]

Prepared Statement for The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence from James B. Comey

Prepared Statement for The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence from James B. Comey

Washington, DC…The following was released today ahead of the former FBI Director’s testimony tomorrow before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Chairman Burr, Ranking Member Warner, Members of the Committee. Thank you for inviting me to appear before you today. I was asked to testify today to describe for you my interactions with President-Elect and President Trump […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Study Session On Cannabis Resumes This Morning

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Study Session On Cannabis Resumes This Morning

San Andreas, CA…After a closed session for labor negotiations the Board will resume the Cannabis Study session from last week. The study session is scheduled to resume at 10am. This study session is designed to allow the Board of Supervisors, County Departments and Calaveras County residents an opportunity to hear about and discuss the County’s […]