RCRC Members Outline Federal Priorities On Behalf Of California’s Rural Counties
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/03/2017 03:41 PM
Sacramento, CA...Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Officers, Members, and staff met with key federal policymakers and staff in Washington, D.C. this week to highlight current issues impacting California’s rural counties. The federal priorities for rural California include Federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), wildfire suppression funding, reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS), and transportation infrastructure.
Senator Gaines Comments On California’s Record Snowpack
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/02/2017 10:10 AM
Sacramento, CA...Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) reacted to the results of today’s snow survey by the Department of Water Resources which showed that statewide, the snowpack holds 45.5 inches of snow water equivalent, or 185 percent of the March 1 average (24.6 inches). The central and southern regions in the Sierra Nevada are close to reaching the more than 30-year record for snowpack statewide.
West Point, CA...Town Hall meetings will be held to discuss issues important to District 2, Calaveras County. Do you have questions regarding the upcoming special election on cannabis? Or questions about the Butte Fire recovery, tree mortality, our economy? Town Hall meetings will be led by Supervisor Jack Garamendi and representatives from the county will also attend, including Sheriff Rick DiBasilio.
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 2017 As Women's History Month
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/02/2017 11:21 AM
Washington, DC...BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA- A PROCLAMATION- We are proud of our Nation's achievements in promoting women's full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women's continued advancement in America and around the world.
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 2017 As Irish-American Heritage Month
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/02/2017 11:51 AM
Washington, DC...BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-A PROCLAMATION- Irish Americans have made an indelible mark on the United States. From Dublin, California, to Limerick, Maine, from Emerald Isle, North Carolina, to Shamrock, Texas, we are reminded of the more than 35 million Americans of Irish descent who contribute every day to all facets of life in the United States. Over generations, millions of Irish have crossed the ocean in search of the American Dream, and their contributions continue to enrich our country today.
Sacramento, CA...In his continued efforts to fight against the illegal fire tax, Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced Senate Bill 9, a measure to repeal the tax.
City Of Angels City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 7th
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/02/2017 04:55 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The City of Angels City Council is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 7th at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda is the adoption of resolution NO. 17-12. A resolution upholding the planning commission’s approval of the color scheme for the Chevron Gas Station located at 1049 S. Main Street.
Sierra Snowpack’s Water Content Remains Far above Average
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/01/2017 01:44 PM
Sacramento, CA...The Sierra Nevada snowpack continues to build during one of the wettest winters in California’s recorded history. Today’s manual snow survey by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada found a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 43.4 inches. February’s Phillips survey found 28.0 inches of SWE, and January’s reading was 6.0 inches. The March 1 average at Phillips is 24.3 inches. SWE is the depth of water that theoretically would result if the entire snowpack melted instantaneously. That measurement is more important than depth in evaluating the status of the snowpack. On average, the snowpack supplies about 30 percent of California’s water needs as it melts in the spring and early summer.
Plans Underway For Temporary Bridge On Blagen Road For White Pines & Moose Lodge Public Access!
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/28/2017 01:20 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting today. Before they broke for lunch they passed the resolution continuing a local emergency for storm related damage to our local infrastructure. This includes the damage to Blagen Road that has prevented access to the Moose Lodge and is threatening a delay of White Pines Park from opening for normal operations this summer. Many community members spoke of the significant impacts to the community if repairs are not made soon. These are fiscal as well as public safety concerns if Ebbetts Pass Fire and other agencies cannot use the bridge for medical aids or fire response. The Board of Supervisors instructed the public works department to pursue a temporary bridge that is load rated for emergency vehicles and also for general public use...
President Donald Trump's Address To A Joint Session Of Congress (Full Text & Video)
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/28/2017 09:36 PM
Washington, DC...Tonight, the President addressed Members of both the House of Representatives and Senate in his first address to a Joint Session of Congress. President Trump in keeping the tradition of previous Presidents by delivering a formal address to a Joint Session of Congress during his inaugural year, and will deliver his first State of the Union address in 2018. Full Video & Text is below...
