Public Notice Proposed Flood Hazard Determintations For Calaveras County
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/11/2017 10:16 AM
Calaveras County, CA...EMA Floodplain Administrator: Peter N Maurer, Planning Director, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. The Calaveras County Planning Department hereby gives notice of the intent to revise the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) flood hazard determinations in Calaveras County and incorporated areas.
The High Flow Conditions In Murphys Creek Will Continue
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/10/2017 07:04 PM
Murphys, CA...There is a high flow condition in Murphys Creek below the Murphys Afterbay. There is approximately 125 CFS immediately below the afterbay and the flow increases downstream as small tributaries converge with the creek. Flows will likely continue to increase as the rain continues. There is no dam failure and no immediate emergency, but people should stay a safe distance from the creek and residents along the creek should monitor the creek level in relation to their homes.
San Andreas, CA...The San Antonio Creek was at flood stage today after a powerful storm over the weekend. This creek is one of the main tributaries of the Calaveras River, which flows into New Hogan Reservoir near Valley Springs. Since January 1, Hogan's water level has risen by more than 30,000 acre feet. CCWD uses water released from Hogan to serve more than 10,000 customers in the greater Valley Springs area.
Sandbags Are Back In Stock At Angel Camp Police Department
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/09/2017 04:31 PM
Angels Camp, CA....Sandbags are available at the Angels Camp Police Department. Angels Camp has received over 2.5" of rain in the last few days, and another storm is predicted to be upon us this weekend. City officials will be monitoring our creeks and roadways. If you are concerned that your property may flood, the best time to
install sandbags is before the rain starts falling.
Sacramento, CA....The National Weather Service has updated their flood watch warning to run through Wednesday afternoon. Please use caution on our area roadways and make plans if you live in a low lying area. Full text of the updated warnings updated this morning area below...
President Obama's Weekly Address & Preview Of Farewell Address On Tuesday
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/07/2017 11:28 AM
Washington, DC...Since the days of George Washington, presidents have delivered some form of final message while in office – a farewell address to the American people. On Tuesday night, in Chicago, I’ll deliver mine. I chose Chicago not only because it’s my hometown – where I met my wife and we started a family – but also because it’s really where my career in public service began. The running thread through my career has been the notion that when ordinary people get involved, get engaged, and come together in collective effort, things change for the better.
ODNI Report On Declassified Intelligence Community Assessment of Russian Activities and Intentions in Recent U.S. Elections
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/06/2017 02:32 PM
Washington, DC...On December 9, 2016, President Barack Obama directed the Intelligence Community to conduct a full review and produce a comprehensive intelligence report assessing Russian activities and intentions in recent U.S. elections. We have completed this report and briefed President Obama as well as President-elect Trump and Congressional leadership. We declassified a version of this report for the public, consistent with our commitment to transparency while still protecting classified sources and methods.
Mokelumne Hill, CA...Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-017 ZA and CUP for Mokelumne Hill Fire Protection District The applicant is requesting a zoning amendment (ZA) to rezone APN 016-005-068 from Unclassified to Public Service (PS), and a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow for a fire station on the site. The parcel is approximately 1 acre in size and is located at 6219 Main Street in Paloma, near the intersection of Main Street and Paloma Road.
RCRC Pens Letter To U.S. Senator Harris Outlining Federal Priorities For California’s Rural Counties
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/06/2017 01:39 PM
Sacramento, CA...The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) issued the following correspondence to United States Senator Kamala Harris earlier today, outlining federal priorities for California's rural counties.
