Washington, DC…75 Years Ago today the Japanese Fleet conducted a surprise attack on our naval base in Pearl Harbor. In the attack which drew us into World War II, 2,403 Americans were killed and 1,178 others were wounded. Following is the full text of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s speech as delivered on December 8th. “Yesterday, […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown hosted the 85th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening on the West Steps of the State Capitol. “It’s that special time of the year – Christmas,” said Governor Brown. “It reminds us of the time of peace, forgiveness and good times.” […]
Washington, DC…Today our prayers go out to the people of Oakland, California in the aftermath of this weekend’s deadly warehouse fire – one of the worst fires in the state’s history. While we still don’t know the full toll of this disaster, we do know that an American community has been devastated, and many people […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs through December 4th are enclosed: sheriffs-daily-report-11-30-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-12-01-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-12-02-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-12-03-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-12-04-2016
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today introduced legislation that will help California National Guard veterans caught in the bonus repayment fiasco get financial justice from the federal government. “I’m not going to sit back and see these veterans victimized,” said Senator Gaines. “The state needs to step up and make sure they get every […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-1098 COUNTY INITIATED ZONING AMENDMENT: The County proposes to approve to rezone APN 042-015-029 from R3-PD (Multi-Family Residential- Planned Development) to C2 (General Commercial). The subject property is located at 10 Main Street […]
Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. On the first day of my administration, I promised to restore science to its rightful place. I told you we would unleash American innovation and technology to tackle the health challenges of our time. Over the last eight years, we’ve delivered on that promise in many ways, both big and small — […]
Sacramento, CA…Yesterday, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) announced they will begin using the new Automated Email Notification Services to better serve and communicate with crime victims starting in December 2016. The new Automated Email Notification Services will allow for a 90-day in advance […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown joined the California Museum to award the Spirit of California medal to eight Californians inducted into the California Hall of Fame this evening. This year’s inductees include: acclaimed author Isabel Allende; film icon Harrison Ford; baseball legend Tony Gwynn; distinguished artist and social […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today named U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA) to replace Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, who was elected to the U.S. Senate last month. The nomination, which is subject to confirmation by the California State Assembly and Senate, will be officially submitted after Attorney General Harris resigns. “Xavier has been […]
Angels Camp, CA…The City OF Angels City Council is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 6th. On the agenda is a resolution amending the annual budget for the 2016/2017 fiscal year for police vehicle replacement and authorizing surplus of two police vehicles. The meeting will take place at the Angels Fire House located 1404 […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Council of Governments is holding a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda is the acknowledgment of the dedication and commitment of Wes Kulm, Cliff Edson, and Steve Kearney for serving as elected officials for the CCOG. The meeting will take place at The Board Of […]
San Andreas, CA…A recent case of rabies in a dog has prompted Calaveras County Public Health and Animal Services to remind residents that rabies in wildlife and domestic animals continues to pose a risk to pets and people. Multiple wildlife in Calaveras County have tested positive for rabies this year. In November, 2016, a dog […]
Angels Camp, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-026 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LADYBUG VENTURES LLC DBA ANGELS CAMP RV RESORT The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to expand an existing campground from the current 89 campsites to […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1107 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-033 for APN 010-021-120 J. Troy Decoque is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of a medical cannabis commercial cultivation registration. The […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1122 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-938 for APN: 036-001-032 Van Au Duong is appealing the denial of application 2016-938 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1118 APPEAL of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application for APN 014-009-028 Belal Amin is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of an application for commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The 5.36-acre site is […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1112 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-809 for APN 014-003-009 Bartholomew Lally Jr. is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of a medical cannabis commercial cultivation registration. The […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-1121 APPEAL of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application for APN 020-032-011 Kenta Kawagoe of TK Projects LLC. is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of an application for commercial cannabis cultivation registration. […]
San Andreas, CA…Notice to Contractors County of Calaveras, Public Works Department has issued a Request for Qualifications titled “On-Call Hazardous Tree Removal Services” seeking qualified professionals to provide on-call services to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove and transport, hazardous, fire damaged trees along or adjacent to County Public Roads as a […]
Copperopolis, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-1109 APPEAL of Planning Directors Approval of Administrative Use Permit 2016-040 STVR for APN 067-010-022 Ralph Copeland is appealing the Planning Director’s approval of an Administrative Use Permit for a Short Term Vacation Rental. […]
Sheep Ranch, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency:Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1120 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-767 for APN: 021-015-072 Morgan Groover is appealing the denial of application 2016-767 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The site is […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1075 Extension of Time for Michael & Judith Spadoni The applicants are requesting approval of a 12 month extension on approved tentative parcel map 2005-134. An extension will allow them necessary time […]
Washington, DC…In this week’s address, President Obama wished the American people a happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving reminds us that no matter our differences, we are still one people, part of something bigger than ourselves. Because what makes us American are the ideals to which we pledge our allegiance. And it’s about our ability to live up […]
Washington, DC…This morning the First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed the Official White House Christmas to The White House for the very last time. This year’s Christmas Tree, which will be on display in the Blue Room, is a 19 foot Douglas Fir donated by a tree farm in Pennsylvania. The tree was presented to Mrs. […]
New York, NY…President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate Governor Nikki Haley (R-SC) as the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, a cabinet-level position in the Trump-Pence Administration. Governor Haley is one of the most universally respected governors in the country. After working at her family’s business, Governor Haley turned […]
Washington, DC…Hello, hello, hello! Hey! Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. We’ve got some work to do here. (Laughter.) This is not all fun and games. Welcome to the White House, everybody. Today, we celebrate extraordinary Americans who have lifted our spirits, strengthened our union, […]
Vallejo, CA…The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that the U.S. Forest Service has identified an additional 36 million dead trees across California since its last aerial survey in May 2016. This brings the total number of dead trees since 2010 to over 102 million on 7.7 million acres of California’s drought stricken forests. […]
New York, NY…The President-elect shares an update on the Presidential Transition, an outline of some of his policy plans for the first 100 days, and his day one executive actions.
Sacramento, CA…The November 8, 2016 passage of Proposition 64 (The Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act) exempts certain sales of medical marijuana from sales and use tax. Sales of medical cannabis to those who have a medical marijuana identification card (MMIC) issued on a county-by-county basis by the California Department of Public […]
