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.
VA Launches Advanced Telehealth Program For Enhanced Services For Veterans in Rural Areas
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/05/2017 06:53 PM
Washington, DC...Good morning. I’d like to begin by thanking Secretary David Shulkin for the incredible progress that he’s making at the VA -- tremendous strides. Thank you very much, David. We appreciate it. The veterans appreciate it, I can tell you that. Today, I’m pleased to announce another historic breakthrough that will expand VA services to many more patients and veterans. We will do this through telehealth services. It’s what it’s called -- telehealth services. We’re expanding the ability of veterans to connect with their VA healthcare team from anywhere using mobile application on the veteran’s own phone or the veteran’s own computer. This will significantly expand access to care for our veterans, especially for those who need help in the area of mental health, which is a bigger and bigger request -- and also in suicide prevention. It will make a tremendous difference for the veterans in rural locations in particular.
President Trump, Senator Tom Cotton, and Senator David Perdue on the RAISE Act and Green Card Reform
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2017 09:01 AM
Washington, DC..."Thank you very much. It's great to be here today to unveil legislation that would represent the most significant reform to our immigration system in half a century. I want to thank Senators Tom Cotton and David Perdue for their tremendous work in putting together this historic and very vital proposal. As a candidate, I campaigned on creating a merit-based immigration system that protects U.S. workers and taxpayers -- and that is why we are here today. Merit-based.
San Andreas, CA...Beginning on 7/31/17 the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, The California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, California State Water Board, Central Valley Regional Water Board, Calaveras County District Attorney's Office, California Highway Patrol and CalFire began the service of 23+ search warrants through Calaveras County relating to multiple ongoing criminal investigations regarding the illegal cultivation of marijuana and directly related environmental crimes.
Washington, DC...Since my inauguration, the Trump Administration has called on Venezuela’s Maduro regime to respect Venezuela’s constitution, respect the role and authorities of the constitutionally established National Assembly, hold free and fair elections, address the humanitarian needs of the Venezuelan people, release political prisoners, and stop oppressing its great people. The regime has refused to heed this call, and its recent actions—culminating in yesterday’s outrageous seizure of absolute power through the sham election of the National Constituent Assembly—represent a very serious blow to democracy in our hemisphere. Maduro is not just a bad leader; he is now a dictator.
President Donald J. Trump on Signing the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act”
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/02/2017 08:53 AM
Washington, DC...Today, I signed into law the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act,” which enacts new sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia. I favor tough measures to punish and deter bad behavior by the rogue regimes in Tehran and Pyongyang. I also support making clear that America will not tolerate interference in our democratic process, and that we will side with our allies and friends against Russian subversion and destabilization. That is why, since taking office, I have enacted tough new sanctions on Iran and North Korea, and shored up existing sanctions on Russia.
Congressman McClintock Praises Detwiler Fire Efforts on House Floor:
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/01/2017 09:20 AM
Washington, DC...Mr. Speaker: I want to begin by saluting the more than 5,000 firefighters from 40 cooperating agencies that assembled under the coordination of CAlFIRE to battle the Detwiler fire that threatened Yosemite Valley and its gateway communities. I spent Saturday at the command centers in Mariposa and Merced Counties and what I saw is what I have seen time and again at so many fires we are having these days in the Sierra: cool, calm professionalism, selflessness and devotion to duty.
Ranger District Front desks on Stanislaus National Forest are Closed Wednesday
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/01/2017 03:14 PM
Sonora, CA...The front desks at Calaveras, Summit and Mi-Wok Ranger Districts and the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Sonora will be closed Wednesday so employees may attend some vital training. Groveland Ranger District front desk will remain open thanks to assistance from volunteer staffers.
All front desks on the Forest will reopen on Thursday for normal hours of operation.
