Traffic Update…Foal in Roadway on Hwy 132

Traffic Update…Foal in Roadway on Hwy 132

La Grange, CA…Just after 2pm this afternoon a foal was reported in the roadway. Not something we see everyday. Incident: 00270 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr132 / Pepito Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.680758 -120.332475 Close Detail Information 3:51 PM 8 [32] 61-4 ENRT ETA 15 MINS 3:01 PM 7 [20] 1039 TUOL CO SO , […]

The 2017 Veterans Day Parade in Copperopolis

The 2017 Veterans Day Parade in Copperopolis

Copperopolis, CA…Could you please post on your calendar and elsewhere our Veterans Day Parade which is sponsored by the VFW Post 12118 of Copperopolis. The parade is November 11, @ 11 am. Starting across the street from Copper Elementary School the parade proceeds down O’Byrnes Ferry Road ending at Reeds Turnpike. The Lions Club will […]

Watching the Cow Pie Drop Last Sunday with Bret Harte FFA ~ By Ashlynn Maddeaux

Watching the Cow Pie Drop Last Sunday with Bret Harte FFA ~ By Ashlynn Maddeaux

Murphys, CA…On Sunday October 15th the Bret Harte FFA hosted its’ 28th Annual Cow Pie Social event at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. It was a fun-filled family day with bounce houses, face painting, volleyball, and balloons for the kids, as well as a tri-tip dinner prepared and cooked by the Bret Harte FFA Boosters. For […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week October 17, 2017 through October 23, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week October 17, 2017 through October 23, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy Grape Stomp and Saturday’s other activities and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am […]

Tuesday Fire Summary, Fatalities Holding at 41, 245,000 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 40,000 Evacuated

Tuesday Fire Summary, Fatalities Holding at 41, 245,000 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 40,000 Evacuated

Sacramento, CA…California Statewide Fire Summary,  Tuesday, October 17, 2017.  In the past week, over 245,000 acres have burned across California.  More than 11,000 firefighters continue making progress on 12 large wildfires burning in the State.  The death toll remains at 41, and more than 5,700 structures destroyed.  As containment figures continue to increase, many of the evacuations across […]

Annie Oakley Academy Helped Fill Search and Rescue Coffers

Annie Oakley Academy Helped Fill Search and Rescue Coffers

Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department…”Thank you to everyone who participated in the Annie Oakley Academy. It was once again a great success and all proceeds go to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team. The team is made up of volunteers who have a calling to help those in need. The volunteers […]

Teachers Union Calls For Strike Starting October 19th Citing Inadequate Pay, Out-of-Control Class Sizes & School Safety Issues

Teachers Union Calls For Strike Starting October 19th Citing Inadequate Pay, Out-of-Control Class Sizes & School Safety Issues

San Andreas, CA…Today 138 teachers in the Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) announced that they will go on strike. The Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA) will go out on strike Thursday, October 19, 2017, over unresolved disputes concerning class sizes, school safety issues and professional pay. “We don’t want to strike, but we will for […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Holding Special Meeting Today on Banning or Regulating Commercial Cannabis

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Holding Special Meeting Today on Banning or Regulating Commercial Cannabis

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be holding a special meeting and possibly tomorrow for ordinance changes that will either ban or strictly limit commercial cannabis cultivation in the county. The Agenda is enclosed.. Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 10/17/2017 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA […]

Calaveras Unified Educators Set October 19th Strike Date

Calaveras Unified Educators Set October 19th Strike Date

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Unified Educators Association (CUEA) has set a strike date of Thursday, October 19, 2017. While we are close to agreement on most items and issues being negotiated, the most significant gap appears to be with teacher compensation. We have offered a 2% salary increase and they have proposed a 6.5% salary […]

At Middleton’s We Pay The Sales Tax All This Week!!

At Middleton’s We Pay The Sales Tax All This Week!!

Angels Camp, CA…Shop next week at Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances Starting on Monday and ending Saturday October 21st. It is on “In Stock Furniture” only. Not on Appliances, Special orders or Mattresses. So shop and save!! Family owned and operated since 1955, Middleton’s Mark twain Center, Inc was originally Calaveras Mercantile bought be Hank and […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Off Road Excursion off Burson Road

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Off Road Excursion off Burson Road

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a Dodge Pickup has gone off of Burson Road. It apparently an unplanned excursion that has resulted in minor injuries. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00307 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 3548 Burson Rd Loc Desc: X DAKOTA Lat/Lon: 38.193488 -120.889916 Close Detail Information 5:27 PM 7 [10] […]

Traffic Update….Backhoe on its’ side Near Hwy 49 & Carol Kennedy

Traffic Update….Backhoe on its’ side Near Hwy 49 & Carol Kennedy

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a pickup with a utility trailer with a backhoe on its’ side. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00313 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr Loc Desc: 1182H Lat/Lon: 38.145943 -120.638864 Close Detail Information 5:31 PM 4 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MOTHERLODE 209-754-1740 – […]

U.S. Concerned By Skirmishes Between Kurds & Iraq Forces Near Kirkuk

U.S. Concerned By Skirmishes Between Kurds & Iraq Forces Near Kirkuk

Kirkuk, Iraq…The United States is very concerned by reports of violence around Kirkuk, Iraq. We are monitoring the situation closely and call on all parties to coordinate military activities and restore calm. We support the peaceful exercise of joint administration by the central and regional governments, consistent with the Iraqi Constitution, in all disputed areas. […]

John Wesley King 1932 – 2017

John Wesley King 1932 – 2017

San Andreas, CA…John Wesley King passed away on Oct. 10, 2017 of natural causes. He was born Oct. 27, 1932 in Akron, Ohio and lived in San Andreas for the last 15 years. After completing the 9th grade he began working to help support his family. He was honorably discharged from the US Army after […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-537 APPEAL by Kern Houghten of the Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 201 Sierra Madre Road, Railroad Flat, T5N, R13E, Sec. 12, APN: 020-029-040. […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-238 APPEAL by Adrian Lambie of Archer Norris PLC on behalf of Jacob Forbes of the Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 5540 Mizpah Drive, […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-893 APPEAL by Jasun Molinelli of Archer Norris on behalf of Robert Smoot of the Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 1211 Pony Way, Angels […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-545 APPEAL by Kern Houghten of the Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 1280 Doe Road, Mokelumne Hill, T5N, R13E, Sec. 10, APN: 020-028-025. NOTICE […]

Calaveras County Planning Department Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration

Calaveras County Planning Department Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-016 ZA for Matthew Greenberg The applicant is requesting a zoning amendment (ZA) to rezone APN 030-010-058 from C2-PD (General Commercial – Planned Development) to M4-PD (Business Park – Planned Development). […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Extension of Time for Calaveras Business Park

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Extension of Time for Calaveras Business Park

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 Extension of Time for approved TSTM 2002-124 for the Calaveras Business Park The applicant is requesting an extension of time to extend the expiration date of approved Tentative Subdivision Tract Map 2002-124 for […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-830 APPEAL by C&S Wellness and Health Group, Colleen Kelly, President, of the Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 1606 Doe Road, Railroad Flat, T5N, […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd.,San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-677 APPEAL by Steven Koba of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application The site is located at 1129 Doe Rd. Mokelumne Hill. On the NE 1/4 of Section 10, Township 5 North, Range […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-943 APPEAL by Leslie Denham-Newman of Planning Director’s Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-943. The site is located at 2200 Gold Strike Road, San Andreas, CA, APN 040-009-041. NOTICE IS HEREBY […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Tuscany Hills

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Tuscany Hills

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2001-154 EXTENSION OF TIME FOR APPROVED TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION TRACT MAP FOR RED MOUNTAIN RESORTS, LLC (TUSCANY HILLS PROJECT). A 36-month Extension of Time (EOT) for approved Tentative Subdivision Tract Map 2001-154 for the […]