Week One Op-Ed By Former Calaveras County Supervisor Tom Tryon On The "War On Drugs"
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2017 11:26 AM
Angels Camp, CA....After being elected to the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors I assumed office in January of 1985. A recall effort was initiated against me in the summer of 1985. The recall effort was launched due to my opposition to the “War on Drugs”, most particularly Marijuana. The issues of the summer of 1985 are the same issues we are discussing today concerning the legalization of Cannabis and Measure B on the special election ballot. I urge the good citizens of Calaveras County to vote NO on Measure B. I would also encourage the Board of Supervisors to adopt a permanent ordinance for cannabis legalization which addresses and corrects the valid complaints concerning the emergency ordinance. There will be a five to six week printing of documents concerning the issues involved in the recall effort of 1985.
Speaker Ryan Introduces The American Health Care Act
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2017 03:55 PM
Washington, DC...House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement on introduction of the American Health Care Act: “Obamacare is rapidly collapsing. Skyrocketing premiums, soaring deductibles, and dwindling choices are not what the people were promised seven years ago. It’s time to turn a page and rescue our health care system from this disastrous law. The American Health Care Act is a plan to drive down costs, encourage competition, and give every American access to quality, affordable health insurance. It protects young adults, patients with pre-existing conditions, and provides a stable transition so that no one has the rug pulled out from under them.
President Donald J. Trump Delivers the Weekly Address from the PCU Gerald R. Ford
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/04/2017 08:43 AM
Washington, DC..."My fellow Americans, I'm joining you today from the deck of what will be our Nation's newest aircraft carrier, the soon-to-be commissioned Gerald R. Ford, and as you can see, I’m wearing a jacket and a hat that they just gave me. Not really used to it, but it feels awfully good – I’m very proud of it actually. Our carriers are the centerpiece of American military might, projecting power and our totally unparalleled strength at sea.
Ban Proponents Admit That Ballot Argument Claiming “Billions” Available From The Feds Is Unsupported; Hearing On Challenge To Other Ballot Arguments Set For Tuesday
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/03/2017 10:26 AM
San Andreas, CA...Faced with a legal challenge from longtime Calaveras County resident, Bob Bowerman, supporters of Measure B, Bill McManus and David Tunno, conceded that they do not have sufficient facts to back their claim that “Billions of extra dollars to fight marijuana are available from the feds.”
Washington, DC....After a fairly calm week in which he resisted to being baited by the Oscars and had largely high marks for his address to congress. Today he returned to Twitter form in his Tweet about Senator Chuck Schumer & Schumer's Vlad moment....
San Andreas, CA...OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment to the Safety Element, incorporating by reference the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (2016-1097), on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 9:00 a. m. or soon thereafter.
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.
