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, […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 28th at 8:00 a.m. On the agenda is a public hearing and adoption of a resolution upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of the appeal of the Planning Director’s denial of Commercial Cannabis Registration 2016-538 for Scott Hoff on 4837 […]
Washington, DC…”My fellow Americans, as Black History Month 2017 comes to a close, I am very grateful for the many wonderful opportunities to honor African-American heroes, faith leaders, entrepreneurs, and the many others who changed the course of our nation. We are blessed by the lives and examples of those who have made this nation […]
White Pines, CA…By now, it’s common knowledge that we have a serious issue with the storm damage in Calaveras County and on Blagen Road in White Pines. Blagen Road is one area that has been impacted by damage as many other areas in Calaveras County. On Tuesday, February 28th, at the Board of Supervisors meeting, […]
Arnold, CA…A quick Message about White Pines Park and Blagen Road from Supervisor Michael Oliveira: By now, it’s common knowledge that we have a serious issue with the storm damage in Calaveras County and on Blagen Road in White Pines. Blagen Road is one area that has been impacted by damage as many other areas […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance 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 the prevention and timely eradication of public nuisances. This helps to ensure that […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) is authorized by the California Building Standards Law (Health & Safety Code 18901 et seq.) to administer the processes related to the adoption, approval, publication and implementation of California Building Codes which are codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), also referred to […]
San Andreas, CA…Notice is hereby given that at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2017, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2579 amending the Calaveras County Ordinance Code adding Chapter 9 of Title15 relating to Subsection 4290 of the California Resources Code “State Responsibility Areas” of Calaveras County. This ordinance shall […]
San Andreas, CA…Notice is hereby given that at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2017, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2579 amending the Calaveras County Ordinance Code adding Chapter 9 of Title15 relating to Subsection 4290 of the California Resources Code “State Responsibility Areas” of Calaveras County. This ordinance shall […]
San Andreas,CA…Notice is hereby given that at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2017, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2580 amending the Calaveras County Ordinance Code adding Chapter 10 of Title 15 relating to Subsections 4291-4299 of the California Resources Code “Defensible Space Requirements” of Calaveras County. This ordinance shall […]
San Andreas, CA…Notice is hereby given that at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2017, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2608 amending the Calaveras County Ordinance Code adding Chapter 11 of Title 15 relating to an expedited permitting process to assure the effective deployment of electric vehicle charging stations in […]
San Andreas,CA…First 5 Calaveras Commission Meeting Friday, March 3, 2017, 9:00 – 11:00 AM, 373 W. St. Charles Street, San Andreas. A Public Hearing will be held for the review and acceptance of the 2017-22 First 5 Calaveras Strategic Plan. For agenda and documents please contact Amy Eaves 209-754-6914 or visit our website at: www.first5calaveras.org […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Council of Governments is holding a regular meeting on Wednesday March 1st at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda is the Resolution No. FY17-18 Approving the FY 2017/18 Draft Overall Work Program (OWP) and Planning, Programming and Monitoring Expenditure Plan. The meeting will take place at The Board of Supervisors Chambers […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) has voted unanimously to support his Senate Bill 11, a measure that would immediately and proactively waive penalties and interest for taxpayers when a BOE system failure prevents them from making tax payments on time. Under existing law, tax payments […]
Jackson, CA…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Bobette Parsons as the new district conservationist at the NRCS Local Partnership Office in Jackson, Calif. Parsons will start her new role serving Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties beginning February 27. Parsons comes to Jackson from Monterey County, Calif., where […]
Washington, DC…Friends and Fellow Citizens: The period for a new election of a citizen to administer the executive government of the United States being not far distant, and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me […]
