Washington, DC…Hello, everybody. This past week, we lost an American icon and one of the most influential figures of her time – former First Lady Nancy Reagan. Born in New York City, and raised mostly in Chicago, Nancy Davis graduated from Smith College in 1943. As an actress, she appeared in 11 films. And off-screen, […]
Austin, TX…President Obama traveled to South by Southwest — the first sitting President to do so. In Austin, he made the case for people “from all walks of life, working inside or outside of government, to help us make this democracy even stronger.” When it comes to tech, the President has had many firsts: the first “Social […]
San Andreas, CA….Flood Watch Now In Effect For Burn Scar Areas & Beyond Through Monday Morning. The details are enclosed…. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALERT – CALAVERAS COUNTY 1141 AM PDT SUN MAR 13 2016 FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL ON SATURATED SOILS HAS INCREASED THE CHANCES OF MUD AND DEBRIS […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Planning Commission Meeting Video For March 10th. The Mea Culpa Edition…
San Andreas, CA…We need your help! The Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG) is soliciting applications for appointment to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway Corridor Study. We are looking for approximately 8 to 12 individuals who reflect our diverse community of residents, merchants, and agencies. Applications due by March […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Chair Cliff Edson presents proclamation declaring March as Red Cross Month in Calaveras County to Red Cross volunteers, Marti Crane, Jaime (Cas) Castillo, and Dennis Lewis.
San Andreas, CA…National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a flood watch for a portion of Northern California including Calaveras County from late tonight through Sunday afternoon. Saturated soils and swollen small creeks and streams from recent rains have primed the area for potential flooding with the approaching storms. A series of storms will bring […]
Washington, DC…Tuesday had four states holding their elections in the 2016 presidential primary cycle. Mississippi Michigan Idaho and Hawaii cast their ballots. On the GOP side Donald Trump had wins in Mississippi Michigan and Hawaii. Ted Cruz picked up Idaho. On the Democratic side Bernie Sanders had a surprise win in Michigan. this shows he […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on Hwys 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is accepting public comment for the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Cooperative Funds grant applications submitted to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division. The comment period begins today, March 8, 2016, and ends Monday, April 4, 2016. The OHMVR grants would […]
Washington, DC…The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s outrageous terrorist attacks in Jaffa, Petah Tikvah, and Jerusalem, which tragically claimed the life of U.S. citizen Taylor Allen Force and left many others severely injured. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Taylor and all those affected by these […]
Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is sponsoring a measure to again require the State to make Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments to counties. Senate Bill 1188 by Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) has 15 other authors and co-authors, and is a bi-partisan effort to amend Fish and Game Code language to […]
Washington, DC…Nancy Reagan once wrote that nothing could prepare you for living in the White House. She was right, of course. But we had a head start, because we were fortunate to benefit from her proud example, and her warm and generous advice. Our former First Lady redefined the role in her time here. Later, […]
San Andreas, CA…The National Weather Service at 11:54pm issued a Flash Flood Warning For the Butte Fire Burn Area. This warning is in effect until 6am. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a flash flood warning for the Butte Fire burn area in extreme south central Amador County and central Calaveras County in […]
Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. One of the things that makes America so strong is our spirit of innovation. Our drive to invent and harness new technologies to tackle our greatest challenges. It’s how we won the race to invent the lightbulb and the Internet; it’s why we were first to the Moon and Mars. It’s why […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bipartisan managed care organization (MCO) financing legislation passed by both houses of the Legislature yesterday: -AB 133 by the Committee on Budget – Budget Act of 2015. -ABX2 1 by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond) – Developmental services: Medi-Cal: funding. -SBX2 2 […]
Sacramento, CA..The statewide snowpack – source of much of the California’s water supply – is only 83 percent of the March 1 average, the result of moderate precipitation since last October and relatively warm temperatures. “Mother Nature is not living up to predictions by some that a ‘Godzilla’ El Niño would produce much more precipitation […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Completion of the Debris Removal Program is quickly approaching. The final deadline for enrollment is upon us. Anyone that has not signed is at risk of not being able to take advantage of this program and is urged to notify the Environmental Management Department at (209) 754-6399 or Butte Fire Recovery Information at […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on Hwys 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of […]
Angels Camp, CA…This project seeks to address community design, public spaces, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and parking facilities along the city’s Highway 49 “Main Street.” The Plan will provide the tools, designs and strategies necessary to facilitate physical and policy changes to enhance multi-modal mobility, accessibility and connectivity; and enhance community identity and quality of […]
Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. This week, we continued our mission to destroy ISIL. This remains a difficult fight, and the situation in Syria and Iraq is incredibly complex. ISIL is entrenched, including in urban areas. It uses innocent civilians as human shields. Despite these challenges, I can report that we’re making progress. And this week, I […]
Arnold, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department has released that: “Missing person Don Peterson was located and is safe. He will be checked by medics as a precaution. Thank you for your assistance. ” Our area is very lucky that we have active and committed Calaveras County Search & Rescue Teams to augment our local law […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District. Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District is expecting to have a vacancy of one board position. Interested applicants must reside in the district and be registered voters. This position is finishing a four-year term ending December 2019. Responsibilities include: Attend monthly board meetings […]
Angels Camp, CA…At the close of yesterday’s Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting District 4 Supervisor Debbie Ponte read the following statement. Community of Calaveras County, Today I announce that I will not be seeking reelection for a second term to the Calaveras Board of Supervisors. My decision was not easy as I enjoy the […]
Las Vegas, CA…Donald Trump picked up 30 Delegates with a convincing win last night in the Nevada Caucus. Rubio’s surge continued as he was solid number two. Cruz’s support slipped just a bit as his campaign had some missteps in the last few days leading to the resignation of his spokesman. The battle moves on….
Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health and Animal Control Departments remind residents that rabies in wildlife continues to pose a risk to pets and people. Multiple wildlife have tested positive for rabies in 2016. In February 2016, a dog tested positive for rabies after contact with a skunk. The dog did not have […]
Washington, DC…The United States of America and the Russian Federation, as co-chairs of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) and seeking to achieve a peaceful settlement of the Syrian crisis with full respect for the fundamental role of the United Nations, are fully determined to provide their strongest support to end the Syrian conflict and […]
Calaveras County, CA… Ten volunteers from around Calaveras County were trained this past week to help residents connect with available resources from area agencies to rebuild and recover from the Butte Fire. “We have a solid, trained group so we can start moving at an accelerated pace where people will start to see and feel […]
Sonora, CA…Fire crews will begin ignitions Monday on the South Fork Prescribed Fire, units one to three, on the Mi-Wok Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest, weather and air quality conditions permitting. The burn will be ignited in sections of one to 50 acre units located within the 186 acre South Fork Prescribed Fire project area, […]
Columbia, SC…Donald J. Trump rolls to a victory in South Carolina even after a dust up with the Pope. The Rubio Campaign is breathing a sigh of relief with a comeback performance to eek out a slim second place showing over Ted Cruz. Jeb Bush’s distant 4th place showing caused him to suspend his campaign..
