President Trump Comments on Charlottesville & Signs the Veterans Affair Choice and Quality Employment Act
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/12/2017 07:34 PM
Bedminster, NJ....President Trump delivers a statement condemning the violence in Charlottesville. After his comments on Charlottesville he switched to Veterans Issues...
Governor McAuliffe on Emergency Declaration and Violence in Charlottesville
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/12/2017 09:34 PM
Charlottesville, VA...Governor Terry McAuliffe released the following statement regarding the emergency declaration he authorized this morning: “At 11:28 a.m., the Virginia State Police contacted me to request a state of emergency and I immediately authorized the declaration. We have maintained close contact with the Virginia State Police, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, and other state and local officials on the ground in Charlottesville, and I agree that the situation in Charlottesville warrants an emergency declaration by me, in order to aid City and County law enforcement in their efforts to restore public safety and order in the City of Charlottesville and the surrounding area. In the days and weeks leading up to this event, my Administration engaged in extensive planning and preparation to ensure that the rally in Charlottesville could be held in a safe and lawful environment. These preparations included the deployment of a large number of state troopers, as well as the Virginia National Guard for support.
President John F. Kennedy's Cuban Missile Crisis Speech in Text & Video
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/10/2017 07:12 PM
Washington, DC...The following is the complete Cuban Missile Crisis speech delivered by President John F. Kennedy on October 22, 1962. We believe that sometimes it is a good thing to look back in history and see how we dealt with situations that have parallels to our own. We played this in its's entirety during our news program this morning...
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today...Replay Added
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2017 07:45 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action today. The complete agenda that is enclosed. The link below should take you to the live stream just before 9am. We also included all of the links to the accessory documents for the meeting...
Final Public Workshop for San Andreas SR 49 Corridor Study
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2017 07:52 AM
San Andreas, CA...The San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway & Corridor Study Draft Report has been completed and will be presented in an upcoming Calaveras County Planning Commission meeting at the following time and location: San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway & Corridor Study Planning Commission Presentation and Public Workshop August 10, 2017 9:00 AM
Calaveras Supervisors Honor Superintendent of Schools Kathy Northington's 40 Year of Service as an Educator
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2017 12:58 PM
San Andreas, CA...Retiring Calaveras Superintendent of Education Kathy Northington was honored this morning at the Board of Supervisors Meeting. Kathy attended school at Wallace and Valley Springs elementary schools, graduated from Calaveras High School in 1969 and attended California State University, Sacramento, where she received her bachelor’s degree in child development and her teaching credentials. Kathy returned to Calaveras County as a teacher at Rail Road Flat, Valley Springs and Copperopolis elementary schools from 1977-1987. While teaching she continued her education and received her master’s degree in school administration from the University of San Francisco in 1985.
Response to Allegations of Misappropriation of Cannabis Funds ~ By Timothy Lutz County Administrative Officer
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2017 04:25 PM
San Andreas, CA...A recent article reported on Capital Public Radio, and covered by other media outlets erroneously states that funds tied to the County’s cannabis regulatory program have been misspent by some County Departments, most notably the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department.
Calaveras Taxpayers Host Annual BBQ on August 10th
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/07/2017 11:18 PM
San Andreas, CA...The fund raising event will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017, 5 to 8 PM. The location is at The Pickle Patch, 577 W St. Charles Street, San Andreas, CA 95249. The restaurant is located near the intersection of HWY 49 and Pool Station Road. The speakers include: Jon Coupal of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association will be discussing the constant efforts to overturn Prop 13, an update on the illegal Fire Tax and Senate Bill 2, Tax on county recordings. Supervisor Michael Oliveira Will share his thoughts on county government and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Also, he will be presenting the CCTA Award for Excellence in Public Service to Ed Lark, Manager, Calaveras Public Access TV. Candace Keesey of the Friends of the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office will be reporting on their activity. Candice is a previous recipient of the CCTA Excellence in Public Service Award.
