Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Saudi King Salman
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/16/2018 07:37 AM
Washington, DC....Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Saudi King Salman in Riyadh. The Secretary thanked the King for Saudi Arabia’s strong partnership with the United States. The Secretary and the King discussed a number of regional and bilateral issues. The Secretary also thanked the King for his commitment to supporting a thorough, transparent, and timely investigation of Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance.
Arnold, CA...Re-Elect Supervisor Michael Oliveira in November.
Removal of Butte Fire Disaster Debris Project Signs
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/16/2018 01:24 PM
San Andreas, CA...During the recovery phase of the 2015 Butte Fire signage was erected at each property that participated in the Cal Recycle debris removal program. These signs were used by Cal OES, Cal Recycle and Calaveras County to coordinate the project with the various agencies. As the work has been completed, the signs can be removed by the property owners, and the materials can be recycled. If property owners need assistance in removing the project signs please contact the Department of Public Works at (209) 754-6401 and staff will facilitate the removal of the signs and posts.
November General Election Vote by Mail Ballot Update and Voter Alert of Robocalls and Misleading Mailings for State Propositions
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/16/2018 01:40 PM
San Andreas, CA...Vote by mail ballots are in the mail and are expected to be delivered by mid-week. If you do not receive your mail ballot by Friday, please contact the County Elections office to have a ballot re-issued to you. Ballots must be returned to the Election’s Office or a polling place by Election Day, November 6, 2018. If postmarked by November 6th, ballots will continue being accepted through November 9, 2018.
President Trump in Meeting with Pastor Andrew Brunson
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/15/2018 09:29 AM
Washington, DC...Well, thank you very much, everybody. This has been a long journey. But for Andrew, it’s been a very interesting day. Because as you probably heard, I said a little bit earlier, from a Turkish prison to the White House in 24 hours. That’s not bad. (Applause.) Actually — And I want to start by saying that Norine was unbelievable. She was calling and calling. She definitely loves you — let me put it that way. (Laughter.) But she was calling and she wanted you out.
Cherokee Nation Says Senator Warren’s DNA Test Undermining Tribal Interests
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/15/2018 05:13 PM
Tahlequah, OK...Cherokee Nation Secretary of State Chuck Hoskin Jr. issued the following statement Monday in response to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s DNA test claiming Native Heritage: "A DNA test is useless to determine tribal citizenship. Current DNA tests do not even distinguish whether a person’s ancestors were indigenous to North or South America," Cherokee Nation Secretary of State Chuck Hoskin Jr. said. "Sovereign tribal nations set their own legal requirements for citizenship, and while DNA tests can be used to determine lineage, such as paternity to an individual, it is not evidence for tribal affiliation. Using a DNA test to lay claim to any connection to the Cherokee Nation or any tribal nation, even vaguely, is inappropriate and wrong. It makes a mockery out of DNA tests and its legitimate uses while also dishonoring legitimate tribal governments and their citizens, whose ancestors are well documented and whose heritage is proven. Senator Warren is undermining tribal interests with her continued claims of tribal heritage."
CCWD Board Names Jeffrey Meyer Interim General Manager
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/11/2018 02:26 PM
San Andreas, CA...At the October 10 Board meeting, the Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors named Jeffrey Meyer as interim general manager, effective Monday October 15. Meyer is currently the Director of Administrative Services for CCWD and has been with the District for the past 10 years. The general manager position is being vacated by Dave Eggerton, who accepted a position as the Executive Director Designate of the Association of California Water Agencies.
