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.
Senator Gaines Condemns Hiring Of Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/04/2017 02:16 PM
Sacramento, CA...Senator Ted Gaines (R–El Dorado) today issued the following statement condemning California’s Democratic legislative leaders for their decision to hire outside legal counsel to advise on potential legal challenges with the incoming Trump Administration.
Governor Brown Submits U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra's Nomination For California Attorney General To State Legislature
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/04/2017 01:50 PM
Sacramento, CA...Following the resignation of California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. officially submitted U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra’s (D-CA) nomination for California Attorney General to the State Legislature today. The nomination is subject to confirmation by the California State Assembly and Senate, which each have 90 days to act.
President-Elect Donald J. Trump Nominates Jay Clayton Chairman Of The SEC
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/04/2017 11:40 AM
New York, NY...President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced he intends to nominate Jay Clayton Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
