Board Member Vacancy On CUSD Board

Board Member Vacancy On CUSD Board

San Andreas, CA…Due to the resignation of Kelly Smith, CUSD Board Trustee representing Area 2, applications to fill the vacant position are being accepted. If you are a resident of Area 2 (see boundary map on webpage at http://cusd.custudents.net/school-board/map to verify) you can access the application on the webpage at www.calaveras.k12.ca.us or contact Lynee McThorn […]

2017 Adult Scholarship Offered By Mark Twain Medical Center Volunteers

2017 Adult Scholarship Offered By Mark Twain Medical Center Volunteers

San Andreas, CA…The Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation & Volunteers announce they are accepting applications for scholarships for the fall 2017 semester. Two adult scholarships will be awarded for $1000.00 to a Mark Twain Medical Center employee, or family member of an employee who wishes to further his or her career in health care. The […]

A Couple of Incidents At This Time

A Couple of Incidents At This Time

Sonora, CA…There are a couple of incidents active in the Sonora CHP area. Details are enclosed… Incident: 00270 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Parrotts Ferry Rd / Porcina Way Loc Desc: ON THE BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.052118 -120.416423 Close Detail Information 1:26 PM 13 [32] 1039 3A VICS TOW ENRT CALL #35525 1:24 PM 12 [31] […]

Congratulations to 25 Newly Certified California Naturalists

Congratulations to 25 Newly Certified California Naturalists

Big Trees, CA…More than just a pretty landscape, Calaveras Big Trees State Park has long been a place where people can learn about the wonders of our natural environment. It was a perfect fit, therefore, to bring the California Naturalist Program to Big Trees. During the month of June 2017, 25 students completed the California […]

Sickness Unto Death Part VIII: No One Dies From the Lack of Health Care? ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Sickness Unto Death Part VIII: No One Dies From the Lack of Health Care? ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Murphys, CA…On May 7, 2017, Congressman Raul Labrador (R-ID) spoke at a town hall meeting with his constituents. He exemplifies the chutzpah of many in Congress: “No one dies because they don’t have access to health care”. Then there is the case of Chris Collins (R-NY). Just after the House of Representatives voted to “repeal” […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision East of Mosquito Lake

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision East of Mosquito Lake

Bear Valley, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision east of Mosquito Lake. It is a vehicle vs tree collision. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00082 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: EB 4 JEO MOSQUITO LAKE 1 MILE Lat/Lon: 38.460305 -120.044375 Close Detail Information 5:09 AM 8 [30] 1039 […]

Notice of Intent To Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration

Notice of Intent To Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration

San Andreas, CA…In compliance with Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, notification is hereby given to responsible agencies, trustee agencies, interest groups and the general public that the Calaveras County Department of Public Works proposes to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Dogtown Road over Indian Creek Project. The Mitigated Negative […]

Notice of Intent To Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration

Notice of Intent To Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration

San Andreas, CA…Notice of Intent To Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration. In compliance with Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, notification is hereby given to responsible agencies, trustee agencies, interest groups and the general public that the Calaveras County Department of Public Works proposes to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the […]

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

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

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-864 APPEAL by Thomas Ross of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application The site is located at 5839 Old Emigrant Tr. W., Mountain Ranch. In the SE 1/4 of Section 22, T5N, […]

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 4 & Telegraph Court

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 4 & Telegraph Court

Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a vegetation fire near Hwy 4 & Telegraph Court west of Copperopolis. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00348 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr4 / Telegraph Ct Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.939969 -120.753310 Close Detail Information 6:43 PM 2 [4] C49-200 1039 CAL FIRE 6:42 PM 1 [1] BRUSH FIRE […]

Secretary of State Tillerson on North Korean Missile Launch

Secretary of State Tillerson on North Korean Missile Launch

Washington, DC…The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Testing an ICBM represents a new escalation of the threat to the United States, our allies and partners, the region, and the world. Global action is required to stop a global threat. Any country that hosts North Korean guest workers, provides […]

Traffic Update…Pickup vs Tree Near Acorn Dr / Phoenix Lake Rd

Traffic Update…Pickup vs Tree Near Acorn Dr / Phoenix Lake Rd

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a pickup vs tree near Acorn Dr / Phoenix Lake Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00354 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Acorn Dr / Phoenix Lake Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.016432 -120.281956 Close Detail Information 2:25 PM 5 [6] A61-003 1185 ROT 2:13 PM 4 [4] 1039 FIRE […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Milton & Hwy 4

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Milton & Hwy 4

Milton, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Milton & Hwy 4. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00308 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Milton Rd / Sr4 Loc Desc: 1/4 MILE JNO Lat/Lon: 37.944745 -120.843741 Close Detail Information 1:41 PM 7 [31] 1185 1:30 PM 6 [21] 1022D STAN CO FIRE AND […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through July 12, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through July 12, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm […]

Drug Arrests Made After Traffic Stop Sonora

Drug Arrests Made After Traffic Stop Sonora

Sonora, CA…Early yesterday morning a traffic stop for expired registration was conducted on Mono Way near Cavalieri Road in Sonora. Driver, 33 year old Travis Magruder and passengers, 33 year old Levy Williams, 31 year old Stephanie Shelman and 34 year old Elizabeth Yacovetti were contacted in the vehicle. None of the occupants had identification […]

Big Trees Fitness Is Now Open For Summer Fun & Water Aerobics! Pool Open On July 4th

Big Trees Fitness Is Now Open For Summer Fun & Water Aerobics!  Pool Open On July 4th

Arnold, CA…Make a splash of your own at the Pool at Big Trees Aquatic Fitness! Traditional Water Class Monday & Friday 11:30am. Aqua Zumba Wednesday 11:30am. Open Swim Daily 12:30pm – 5pm. Lap Swim Daily 8:00am – 11:30am. Big Trees Fitness 2116 Hwy 4, Arnold, CA. 209.795.9965 Big Trees Fitness Now Open In Arnold!! Swimming […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 26 & Garner Place.

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 26 & Garner Place.

Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 26 & Garner Place. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00343 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR26 / Garner Pl Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.130231 -120.874024 Close Detail Information 6:22 PM 9 [15] **** 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931 **** 6:21 PM 8 [13] […]