Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. This week, I’m speaking to you from our Nuclear Security Summit. I welcomed more than 50 leaders from around the world to make sure we’re working together to meet one of the greatest threats to global security—terrorists getting their hands on a weapon of mass destruction, like a nuclear weapon. Fortunately, because […]
Sacramento, CA…California’s statewide snowpack usually reaches its peak depth and water content each year around the first of April, after which the snow begins to melt as the sun’s path across the sky moves a little further north each day. Therefore, conditions today were just about as good as they’re going to get this year […]
San Andreas, CA…The first two homes to be built by Calaveras Recovers will be unveiled at the 9 a.m. Monday, April 4, meeting at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints hall at 221 Church Hill Road, San Andreas. “We are excited to finally get started on these two homes,” said Allen Sender, president of […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… Daily_Log_03-09-2016 Daily_Log_03-10-2016 Daily_Log_03-30-2016 Daily_Log_03-29-2016 Daily_Log_03-28-2016 Daily_Log_03-27-2016 Daily_Log_03-26-2016 Daily_Log_03-25-2016 Daily_Log_03-24-2016 Daily_Log_03-23-2016 Daily_Log_03-22-2016 Daily_Log_03-21-2016 Daily_Log_03-20-2016 Daily_Log_03-19-2016 Daily_Log_03-18-2016 Daily_Log_03-17-2016 Daily_Log_03-16-2016 Daily_Log_03-15-2016 Daily_Log_03-14-2016 Daily_Log_03-13-2016 Daily_Log_03-12-2016 Daily_Log_03-11-2016
San Andreas, CA…Property owners within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) have received a bill for “The Annual Fire Prevention Fee”. This fee applies to anyone who had a “habitable structure” on their property as of July 1. Property owners who lost their homes in the Butte Fire may qualify for an exemption from that fee. […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Debris removal is now complete on 99.5% of participating properties. 3 crews continue to make great progress working a seven day work week. Soil Samples have been approved on 693 properties and erosion control completed on 560 properties. The Building Department continues to encourage residents to submit building plans for review and complete […]
Washington, DC…President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama deliver remarks from the White House Balcony at the 2016 Easter Egg Roll, the final Easter Egg Roll of the Obama administration, accompanied by Sunny, Bo and the Easter Bunny. South Lawn 10:41 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: How’s everybody doing today? (Applause.) Happy Easter! You guys […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today joined legislators and labor leaders to announce a landmark agreement that makes California the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide. The Governor was joined at today’s announcement by: Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León; California Labor […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will get back in action doing the people’s business tomorrow evening. The complete agenda is enclosed…. CALAVERAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLIFF EDSON – CHAIR SHIRLEY RYAN DISTRICT 1 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CHRIS WRIGHT – VICE-CHAIR MEGAN STEDTFELD DISTRICT 2 COUNTY COUNSEL MICHAEL C. OLIVEIRA DIANE SEVERUD […]
Washington, DC…The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s appalling terrorist attack in Lahore, Pakistan. This cowardly act, which targeted innocent civilians in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, has killed dozens and left scores injured. The United States stands with the people and Government of Pakistan at this difficult hour. We send our deepest condolences to […]
San Andreas, CA…The public nature of the office of Sheriff means that the Sheriff serves individual members of a county just as much as they serve the county as a whole. For this reason, the interview process for the appointment of Sheriff must take into account both the concerns of the County Government and the […]
Washington, DC…This week, our hearts are with the people of Belgium, as terrorist attacks claimed the lives of more than thirty people. Yesterday, we learned that at least two Americans were killed. We pray for their families and loved ones. At least fourteen Americans were injured. And we pray for their full recovery – along […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]
San Andreas, CA…Thousands of Calaveras County Water District customers won’t pay more for water and wastewater services this fall with the Board of Directors’ decision Wednesday to cancel a rate increase planned for September. The increase would have raised monthly water rates by $5.11 and wastewater by $3.84. “I’m pleased we were able to move […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Directors will start their work at 9am this morning at the Board Chambers in San Andreas. Their agenda is below…. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terry Strange, President Jeff Davidson, Vice President Scott Ratterman, Director Bertha Underhill, Director Dennis Mills, Director RESOLUTION NO. 2016–13 ORDINANCE NO. 2016–01 AGENDA MISSION STATEMENT […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]
Brussels…Preliminary reports indicate one or more explosive devices have gone off at Zaventem Airport and Maelbeek metro. The U.S. Embassy recommends sheltering in place and avoiding all public transportation. We will update with further information when available. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that Belgium is at a threat rating of Level 4, or “serious […]
Angels Camp, CA…Commissioner Wooster’s comment is being taken out of context and misrepresented to the public. Mr. Wooster did not say “the term invasive species should include people from Mexico”. It is shameful that the media and the opposition are twisting his words to reflect a different meaning. I was at the March 3, Planning […]
Washington, DC…The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Staff Sgt. Louis F. Cardin, of Temecula, California, died Mar. 19 in northern Iraq, from wounds suffered when the enemy attacked his unit with rocket fire. The incident is under investigation. Cardin was assigned to the 2nd […]
Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. One of the most consequential responsibilities our Constitution grants a President is appointing a Supreme Court Justice. The men and women who sit on the Supreme Court safeguard our rights. They ensure that ours is a system of laws, not of men. And they’re given the essential task of applying the principles […]
Merced, CA…On the morning of November 4, 2015, members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fresno Area Joint Terrorism Task Force, responded to a multiple stabbing incident at the University of California, Merced campus. The subject, Faisal Mohammad, 18, had entered a classroom where he stabbed a fellow student. He proceeded to attack three […]
Arnold, CA…With April just around the corner and the pine needles and logs piling up, I need to bring the folks up to date on our lot cleaning issues and what to do with the waste. Red Hill Disposal site is up and running now with a linear grinder that will take logs up to […]
Washington, DC…Good morning, everybody. In 2014, the terrorist group Daesh began to seize territory in Syria and Iraq, overrunning major cities and committing atrocities. The United States responded quickly by denouncing these horrific acts and – more importantly – taking coordinated actions to counter them. In September of that year, President Obama mobilized an international […]
Angels Camp, CA….We request the immediate removal of Commissioner Wooster from his position following his offensive racial remarks made to the public at the Planning Commission meeting on March 3rd. Although we were not present when the statements were made, as residents of this community we are affected by this atmosphere of racism and subsequent […]
San Andreas, CA…This is regarding the calls for ouster of Planning Commissioner Kelly Wooster. Poor choice of words, for sure. He should have said “Illegal immigrants” or “Mexican Cartels”,which I think he meant. He apologised. Nuf said. Any more attacks on him is really not only an attack on Mr. Wooster’s First Amendment Rights, but […]
Washington, DC…The race for the White House picked up speed, clarity and focus as Donald Trump easily defeated Marco Rubio on his Florida home turf. The winner take all primary defeat sealed the fate of Rubio’s campaign and he suspended his campaign last night. Governor John Kasich proved he has half a chance to make […]
Washington, DC….In a Rose Garden ceremony today at the White House, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States. Merrick Garland, the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, has more federal judicial experience than any other Supreme Court nominee in […]
Gold Run, CA…This is a very sad day for the CHP as we say goodbye to a member of our family. While investigating a traffic collision on Saturday afternoon, in the area of westbound Interstate 80 at Castle Peak Road, Officer Nathan Taylor was struck by a vehicle. Officer Taylor is part of the Gold […]
San Andreas, CA…A rate hike scheduled to take place in September will likely be eliminated, after the CCWD Board of Directors directed staff to take steps to cancel it Wednesday, March 9. The Board will take official action on this item at its next meeting on March 23. The increase would have raised standard residential […]
Washington, DC…The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Cote d’Ivoire in the Grand-Bassam. We send our thoughts and prayers to all affected by this senseless violence. The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan is making every effort to account for the welfare of American citizens in the area. We will continue to monitor the situation […]
