San Andreas, CA…Lead Agency:Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-979 APPEAL of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application for APN 016-003-109 Miguel Gutierrez is appealing, on behalf of Aztlan Group, LLC., the Planning Director’s denial of an application for commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The 9.29-acre site is located […]
San Andreas, CA…Lead Agency:Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-959 for APN: 048-025-181. Scott Lopez and Justin Ecker are appealing the denial of application 2016-959 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The site is located at 5348 Messing […]
San Andreas, CA…Lead Agency:Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-562 for APN: 021-024-002. Mao Xiong is appealing the denial of application 2016-562 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The site is located at 10211 Story Road, Mountain Ranch, […]
Calaveras County, CA…Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 Appeal of the Expiration of 2005-190 TSTM for N Vista Plaza, Mark Pringle Company, LLC: On January 9, 2017, the applicant filed a request for a five (5) year extension of time to extend the expiration date of approved […]
Calaveras County, CA…he Mother Lode Workforce Development Board (MLWDB) is accepting Request for Proposals (RFP) for the One-Stop Operator. MLWDB views this solicitation as an opportunity to further implement the reforms of the WIOA by soliciting a One-Stop Operator to oversee and maintain compliance between service provider and one stop partners per 20 C.F.R. § […]
Calaveras County, CA…Notice is hereby given that at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 28, 201, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No.2654 Adopting 2016 California Building Code. The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) is authorized by the California Building Standards Law (Health & Safety Code 18901 et seq.) to administer the processes […]
Calaveras County,CA…Notice is hereby given that at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 28, 201, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No.2651 amending and replacing current Code chapter 8.06. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to protect the health, safety, and quality of life of the residents of Calaveras County via […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on March 14th at 9:00 that Tuesday morning. On the agenda is the authorization for the Sheriff to Sign an Interagency Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration for $32,000 for Illegal Cannabis Eradication from October 1, 2016 through […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster state and local recovery efforts following late January storms that caused major flooding, mudslides, power outages and damage to critical infrastructure across California. Governor Brown also issued two emergency proclamations due to storms in late January and February – for the […]
San Andreas, CA…The Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy W. Lutz to the position of County Administrative Officer effective April 1, 2017. Tim comes to Calaveras County with a varied background in different County services, including County Human Resources, Social Services, Aging and Veterans Services, Environmental Health, Animal Services and […]
San Andreas, CA…A Superior Court Judge has ruled that the authors of Measure B, Bill McManus and David Tunno, submitted numerous false and misleading ballot arguments in support of their effort to eradicate cannabis farming, even as the industry is poised to generate millions of dollars in local tax revenue. In a sweeping victory for […]
London, UK…The following is a press release from Wikileaks asserting that the Intelligence Agency may have lost control of many of it’s hacking tools. And yes your TV may be watching you. “Today, Tuesday 7 March 2017, WikiLeaks begins its new series of leaks on the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. Code-named “Vault 7” by WikiLeaks, […]
Washington, DC…House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement on introduction of the American Health Care Act: “Obamacare is rapidly collapsing. Skyrocketing premiums, soaring deductibles, and dwindling choices are not what the people were promised seven years ago. It’s time to turn a page and rescue our health care system from this disastrous law. The […]
Angels Camp, CA….After being elected to the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors I assumed office in January of 1985. A recall effort was initiated against me in the summer of 1985. The recall effort was launched due to my opposition to the “War on Drugs”, most particularly Marijuana. The issues of the summer of 1985 […]
Arnold, CA…The Calaveras County Water District lifted the boil water notice for about 1,000 customers in the Meadowmont Subdivision in Arnold, after state-mandated testing showed no trace of potentially harmful bacteria in the water. The District is hand-delivering written notices to all impacted customers this morning informing them they can return to using water normally. […]
Washington, DC…The revised and toned down Executive Order on travel restrictions has been issued from the White House. It is as follows: Executive Order Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, […]
Washington, DC…”My fellow Americans, I’m joining you today from the deck of what will be our Nation’s newest aircraft carrier, the soon-to-be commissioned Gerald R. Ford, and as you can see, I’m wearing a jacket and a hat that they just gave me. Not really used to it, but it feels awfully good – I’m […]
Sacramento, CA…Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Officers, Members, and staff met with key federal policymakers and staff in Washington, D.C. this week to highlight current issues impacting California’s rural counties. The federal priorities for rural California include Federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), wildfire suppression funding, reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and […]
San Andreas, CA…OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment to the Safety Element, incorporating by reference the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (2016-1097), on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 9:00 a. m. or soon thereafter. The public hearing will be held in […]
Washington, DC….After a fairly calm week in which he resisted to being baited by the Oscars and had largely high marks for his address to congress. Today he returned to Twitter form in his Tweet about Senator Chuck Schumer & Schumer’s Vlad moment…. We should start an immediate investigation into @SenSchumer and his ties to […]
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels City Council is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 7th at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda is the adoption of resolution NO. 17-12. A resolution upholding the planning commission’s approval of the color scheme for the Chevron Gas Station located at 1049 S. Main Street. The City Council […]
Sacramento, CA…In his continued efforts to fight against the illegal fire tax, Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced Senate Bill 9, a measure to repeal the tax. ‘This fire tax is illegal and unfair – plain and simple,” said Senator Gaines. “Many rural property owners already pay local fire agencies for protection so it […]
Washington, DC…BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-A PROCLAMATION- Irish Americans have made an indelible mark on the United States. From Dublin, California, to Limerick, Maine, from Emerald Isle, North Carolina, to Shamrock, Texas, we are reminded of the more than 35 million Americans of Irish descent who contribute every day to all […]
Washington, DC…BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA- A PROCLAMATION- We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued advancement in America and around the world. America honors the celebrated women pioneers and leaders […]
West Point, CA…Town Hall meetings will be held to discuss issues important to District 2, Calaveras County. Do you have questions regarding the upcoming special election on cannabis? Or questions about the Butte Fire recovery, tree mortality, our economy? Town Hall meetings will be led by Supervisor Jack Garamendi and representatives from the county will […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) reacted to the results of today’s snow survey by the Department of Water Resources which showed that statewide, the snowpack holds 45.5 inches of snow water equivalent, or 185 percent of the March 1 average (24.6 inches). The central and southern regions in the Sierra Nevada are close to […]
Sacramento, CA…The Sierra Nevada snowpack continues to build during one of the wettest winters in California’s recorded history. Today’s manual snow survey by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada found a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 43.4 inches. February’s Phillips survey found 28.0 inches of SWE, and January’s […]
Washington, DC…Tonight, the President addressed Members of both the House of Representatives and Senate in his first address to a Joint Session of Congress. President Trump in keeping the tradition of previous Presidents by delivering a formal address to a Joint Session of Congress during his inaugural year, and will deliver his first State of […]
Washington, DC…Tonight, the President will address Members of both the House of Representatives and Senate in his first address to a Joint Session of Congress. President Trump is keeping the tradition of previous Presidents by delivering a formal address to a Joint Session of Congress during his inaugural year, and will deliver his first State […]
Angels Camp, CA…Did you know that the 39th District Agricultural Association Board of Directors are appointed by the Governor of the State? After a grueling appointment process they serve at the pleasure of the Governor. It is an unpaid position. They are ultimately responsible for every aspect of the District including the grounds, financial health, […]
