Washington, DC…The US Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges ruled for Same Sex Marriage in a 5-4 decision. Reading the opinions is much better than any news outlet trying to right a synopsis. If you would like to read their opinion it is Here….14-556_3204. If you would like to read yesterday’s ruling on Health Care […]
Washington, DC…Watch as the President speaks on the Supreme Court’s decision.
San Andreas, CA…After a series of meetings with Ford Construction, the Calaveras County Water District has withdrawn its appeal of a proposed asphalt batch plant along the Calaveras River at Ford’s gravel quarry in Rancho Calaveras. The withdrawal comes after a written agreement between the construction company and CCWD was signed on Tuesday, June 23, […]
San Andreas, CA…June 30 will be a Public Hearing with the joint Board of Supervisors/ Planning Commission to give direction on the County’s Draft General Plan. People are needed to FILL THE HALLS! Joint Board of Supervisors/ Planning Commission Study Session on General Plan Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 6:00 p.m. San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Street From […]
Washington, DC… Hi, everybody. As President, I spend most of my time focused on what we can do to grow the economy and grow new pathways of opportunity for Americans like you to get ahead. And we’ve made progress. More than 12 million new private sector jobs in the past five years. More than 16 […]
Valley Springs, CA…Ford Construction Company the operators of the New Hogan Rock Quarry for the past 20+ years has requested that the Calaveras Planning Department review the possibility of placing a Hot Asphalt Mixing Plant at their existing quarry location. Peter Maurer, Calaveras County’s Planing Director reviewed the request and determined that the existing M2 […]
Sacramento, CA…Dangerously hot weather is predicted for the Gold Country Region, and the American Red Cross wants to remind everyone of the steps they should take to stay safe when the temperatures rise. “High temperatures, humidity and hot, indoor environments can quickly cause heat-related emergencies,” said Lilly Wyatt, Spokesperson for the Red Cross Gold Country […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Tom Berryhill (R-Twain Harte) honors Deaver Vineyards, of Plymouth, CA, as the 2015 Small Business of the Year. The California Small Business Association today also recognized Ken Deaver, the winery owner, at its annual Small Business luncheon in Sacramento. Deaver Vineyards was selected by Senator Berryhill for its longstanding support of the community, […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Draft General Plan on Tuesday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m. at the San Andreas Town Hall. The study session will focus on issues raised in the public comments on the draft General Plan that was released in […]
Washington, DC…Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew today announced that a newly redesigned $10 note will feature a woman. In exercising his responsibility to select currency features and design, Treasury Secretary Lew will select a notable woman – with a focus on celebrating a champion for our inclusive democracy. In keeping with that theme, the U.S. […]
Sacramento, CA…River advocates are pleased that the California State Assembly passed legislation on Monday, June 1, calling for a study of Mokelumne River as a state-protected Wild & Scenic River. AB 142, introduced by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow (R-O’Neals), was approved by the Assembly with a resoundingly bipartisan 71-3 vote. The bill will provide interim protection […]
Angels Camp, CA…Exploring local funding option for transportation: Information on local funding options, proposed legislation, & impact to local jurisdictions. Review of City & County infrastructure needs, funding availability, & priorities. Interactive priority setting- How will you prioritize? Visit www.calacog.org for more information. Registration is open and space is limited for the Funding 101 workshop […]
Angels Camp, CA…On June 16, 2015 at approximately 11:55 AM units from the Angels Camp Fire Department, Altaville Melones Fire Protection District, San Andreas Fire Protection District, and CalFire were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 500 block of Sultana Lane. Units arrived on scene to find a single family residence that was […]
Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. My top priority as President is to grow the economy and help more hardworking Americans get ahead. And after the worst economic crisis in our lifetimes, our businesses have now created 12.6 million new jobs over the past 63 months. That’s a record streak of job creation. And it’s come as we’ve […]
Vallecito, CA…Due to the tremendous success of yard waste collection at the Red Hill Annex, driven in part by the need to clear lots for fire protection, the sheer volume of yard waste has overwhelmed the permitted capacity of the site. Therefore, effective June 9th, 2015, the Red Hill yard waste collection area will be […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be back in action today. The meeting srarts at 9am in the Board Chambers. Topping the Agenda is Honoring Seniors, Awarding George Reed Contract for 12/26 Intersection, Presentation of Recommended 2015/16 Budget and much more. The full agenda is enclosed… Call to Order Roll Call […]
Angels Camp, CA…General Meeting – Calaveras County Republican Party – Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm at the Fireside Room in Greenhorn Creek. 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, CA. Guest Speakers: Rebecca Callen — Calaveras County Auditor/Controller, Leslie Davis — Calaveras County Assessor. Agenda Items to Include: * Calaveras Conserves update – […]
Monday June 8, “Let’s Talk About…Planning, Property Rights, and Economic Development”
Washington, DC…Hi everybody. One of the remarkable things about America is that nearly all of our families originally came from someplace else. We’re a nation of immigrants. It’s a source of our strength and something we all can take pride in. And this month – Immigrant Heritage Month – is a chance to share our […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 280,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 5.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and health care. Mining employment continued to decline. Household Survey Data In May, both the unemployment […]
Washington, DC…Good morning Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Thompson, and members of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the widespread reach of terrorists’ influence, which transcends geographic boundaries like never before. As technology advances so, too, does terrorists’ use of technology to communicate—both to inspire and recruit. The […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council will be back in action tonight at the firehouse. The big ticket item on the agenda is a public hearing on expedited & streamlined permitting processes for rooftop solar systems… CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, June 2, 2015 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Wes Kulm ANGELS FIRE HOUSE Vice […]
Washington, DC…The IRS announced today that criminals used taxpayer-specific data acquired from non-IRS sources to gain unauthorized access to information on approximately 100,000 tax accounts through IRS’ “Get Transcript” application. This data included Social Security information, date of birth and street address. These third parties gained sufficient information from an outside source before trying to […]
Washington, DC…Below is the press briefing from today which included many questions about the Clinton email issue. The full text is enclosed… 2:15 p.m. EDT MS HARF: Good afternoon. Welcome to the daily briefing. QUESTION: Thank you. Happy — MS HARF: You’re welcome. QUESTION: — Memorial Day to you. MS HARF: Happy Memorial Day weekend. […]
Sacramento, CA…State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today announced that 193 middle schools and 180 high schools have been honored under the state’s new Gold Ribbon Schools Awards Program, which is temporarily taking the place of the California Distinguished Schools Program. “These schools are academically successful, vibrant, and innovative centers of learning and teaching,” […]
Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. Everything we’ve done over the past six years has been in pursuit of one overarching goal: creating opportunity for all. What we’ve long understood, though, is that some communities have consistently had the odds stacked against them. That’s true of rural communities with chronic poverty. That’s true of some manufacturing communities that […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Tom Berryhill (R-Twain Harte) is pleased to announce the winners of the 41st annual Capitol Frog Jump. Elected officials, legislative staffers, media and members of the public jockeyed their frogs in hopes of winning the coveted trophies. There are three winning categories: longest, shortest and media jump. There were no flies in the […]
Washington, DC…U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the December 2014 Employment Situation report released today: “The U.S. economy closed out the year on a continued hot streak – 252,000 new jobs, with the unemployment rate falling to 5.6 percent. December was the 58th consecutive month of private sector job […]
Washington, DC… Hi, everybody. About a year ago, I promised that 2014 would be a breakthrough year for America. And this week, we got more evidence to back that up. In December, our businesses created 240,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate fell to 5.6%. That means that 2014 was the strongest year for job growth […]
