Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing On Appeal of Commercial Cannabis Application

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing On Appeal of Commercial Cannabis Application

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-656 for APN: 036-001-051. Norman Gunsell and Aime Volpe-Gunsell are appealing the denial of application 2016-656 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. […]

Vehicle vs Pedestrian On Cherokee Road

Vehicle vs Pedestrian On Cherokee Road

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs pedestrian on Cherokee Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00483 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 19544 Cherokee Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.976553 -120.249304 Close Detail Information 8:12 PM 1 [1] VEH VS PED Unit Information 8:14 PM 7 Unit Assigned 8:14 PM 6 Unit Enroute 8:24 […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing On Appeal of Commercial Cannabis Application

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing On Appeal of Commercial Cannabis Application

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-655 for APN: 036-031-016. Norman Gunsell and Aime Volpe-Gunsell are appealing the denial of application 2016-655 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. […]

Make Your Murphys Hotel, Mothers Day Champagne Brunch Plans Now

Make Your Murphys Hotel, Mothers Day Champagne Brunch Plans Now

Murphys, CA…Give us a call at 209-728-3444 to make your reservations for our Mothers Day Champagne Brunch!! In the very heart of Murphys is the picturesque old hotel now called the Murphys Historic Hotel. Centrally located in Calaveras County and California’s historic Gold Rush country, Murphys Historic Hotel anchors the town of Murphys at the […]

Steven B. Cosper, 61 From Bakersfield Passed Away In Solo Motorcycle Collision Yesterday

Steven B. Cosper, 61 From Bakersfield Passed Away In Solo Motorcycle Collision Yesterday

Angels Camp, CA…On April 30, 2017 at 1615 hours, officers from the San Andreas Area CHP were dispatched to a traffic collision on SR-49, south of Red Hill Road.  The traffic collision involved a single motorcycle, and resulted in a fatality.  The motorcyclist was passing other traffic while traveling southbound in the northbound lane at […]

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee & Fair Kickoff Dinner

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee & Fair Kickoff Dinner

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…There is nothing quite like a county fair, especially when talking about the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. The Calaveras County Fair combines unique local events with idyllic country charm. The theme for this year’s fair, “Country Nights and Carnival Lights”, embodies the spirit of these ideals. The weekend will […]

Senator Gaines Slams Governor Brown’s Gas Tax Signing

Senator Gaines Slams Governor Brown’s Gas Tax Signing

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado​) today issued the following statement regarding Governor Brown’s signing of Senate Bill 1, the transportation proposal recently passed by the legislature that imposes $52 billion in permanent new gas taxes and user fees on motorists. “Governor Brown didn’t just sign a bill today, he launched an assault against every […]

Dyemusica Brought Reggae, Jam & Funk To Bistro Espresso

Dyemusica Brought Reggae, Jam & Funk To Bistro Espresso

Arnold, CA…Bistro Espresso is becoming a music & entertainment destination. Last Saturday night was no exception as Dyemusica rolled into Bistro. Dyemusica is a band Formed in the Sierra Nevadas in NorCal in 2011 By friends who love reggae, and the freedom of jam music. They incorporate different tonal styles and personalities with thought provoking […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Fatality On Hwy 49 Near Red Hill

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Fatality On Hwy 49 Near Red Hill

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle down on Hwy 49 near Red Hill Road. It has since been reported that this incident has turned tragic and become a fatality. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00265 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Redhill Rd Loc Desc: SB JNO BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.036762 -120.509763 […]

Nurses Embody Humankindness Every Day At Mark Twain Medical Center

Nurses Embody Humankindness Every Day At Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC), founded in 1951, is located at 768 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA. It became a member of Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West, in 1996. The facility is a not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serving all of Calaveras County, California. Over 300 employees provide the necessary services. […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Reported On Marshes Flat Road.

Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Reported On Marshes Flat Road.

La Grange, CA…CHP is reporting a fire near Azucena Ct / Marshes Flat Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00338 Type: Report of Fire Location: Azucena Ct / Marshes Flat Rd Loc Desc: MARSHES FLAT Lat/Lon: 37.726969 -120.327346 Close Detail Information 3:16 PM 1 [1] FIRE IS TRYING TO MAKE ACCESS RIGHT NOW […]

Mind Matters Celebrated 10 Years Of Serving At Mixer

Mind Matters Celebrated 10 Years Of Serving At Mixer

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the tenth anniversary of Mind Matters at its monthly mixer held at the clinic on April 20. Mind Matters, a non-profit clinic located in Murphys, is dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD), and learning disabilities, […]

Don’t Miss Out On Zipping and Sipping!! Ticket Sales End Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017!

Don’t Miss Out On Zipping and Sipping!!  Ticket Sales End Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017!

Murphys, CA…Don’t miss out on this amazing offer! Zipping and Sipping is next weekend, May 5th through May 7th! Experience some of the best views and wines that Calaveras County has to offer with the Zipping and Sipping package on the first weekend of May for only $50! Soar above the countryside on Moaning Cavern […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision On Camp Nine Road

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision On Camp Nine Road

Vallecito, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision on Camp Nine Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00198 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Camp Nine Rd Loc Desc: CAMP NINE ROAD Lat/Lon: 38.124716 -120.385630 Close Detail Information 1:22 PM 1 [3] 1039 CASO Unit Information 1:25 PM 6 Unit Assigned 1:25 PM […]

Suspect Arrested In Copperopolis for Burglary, Robbery and Vehicle Theft In Angels Camp

Suspect Arrested In Copperopolis for Burglary, Robbery and Vehicle Theft In Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…On 04/24/17 an Angels Camp PD officer took a vehicle theft report, where the suspect entered the victim’s home and threatened the victim with violence if he did not allow him to use his vehicle. The victim said that a mutual friend brought the suspect to his home, and that he only knew […]

Seasonal Allergies: Trying to Nip Them in the Bud. ~ From Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies

Seasonal Allergies: Trying to Nip Them in the Bud. ~ From Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies

Arnold & Groveland, CA…Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, fatigue…. These are just a few of the signs of seasonal allergies—also known as hay fever.1 And get ready: It looks like we may have a real doozy of an allergy season this year.2 Milder winter temperatures in places can cause plants to pollinate early. And a […]

Autopsy Reports That Charles Duston Who Had Been Missing In The Sonora Pass High Country Passed Away From Hypothermia & Exposure.

Autopsy Reports That Charles Duston Who Had Been Missing In The Sonora Pass High Country Passed Away From Hypothermia & Exposure.

Pinecrest, CA…The autopsy report has deemed the cause of death for missing snowmobiler Charles Duston as hypothermia and exposure. Foul play was ruled out. Please continue to keep his family and friends in your thoughts during this tragic time. **Update Wed. April 26 at 10:45 PM** Several search and rescue teams have been scouring the […]

Services For Charles Hewitt Jr. Will Be Held On May 6th

Services For Charles Hewitt Jr. Will Be Held On May 6th

San Andreas, CA…Charles Hewitt of San Andreas passed away on April 20, 2017 at Avalon convalescent Hospital. Charles is survived by his wife Laura Ann of 58 years. His daughter Andrea and son in law Rodney Freitas of Jackson and two grandson Christopher and William Freitas. His daughter Cheri and son in law Gordy Boyd […]

The “First 100 Days” By Congressman Tom McClintock

The “First 100 Days” By Congressman Tom McClintock

Washington, DC…Mr. Speaker: The last four elections have defined one of the most dramatic political realignments in our country’s history. In those elections, we’ve seen a net shift of 64 U.S. House seats, 12 U.S. Senate seats, 10 governors, 919 state legislative seats and the presidency shift from Democrats to Republicans. This happened in large […]

Don’t Miss The Giant BOGO Sale Going On Now At Arnold Ace Home Center

Don’t Miss The Giant BOGO Sale Going On Now At Arnold Ace Home Center

Arnold, CA…Arnold Ace Home Center is committed to being “the helpful place” by offering our customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products. We have a large selection of hardware, home goods, lumber, paint, and garden supplies. Arnold Ace Home Center has been serving the community for 30 years and the Hauer family has owned […]

The Inaugural Murphys Mutt March On April 29th Joins List Of Great Community Club Events

The Inaugural Murphys Mutt March On April 29th Joins List Of Great Community Club Events

Murphys, CA…The first annual Murphys Mutt March will join the list of Community Club organized events when a bevy of canine companions and their doting owners gather on Saturday, April 29, at 8:30 a.m. “The Murphys area is home to so many wonderful four-footed-friends that we thought it would be a good idea to have […]

Governor Brown Signs Massive Fuel Tax Increase & Road Improvement Bill

Governor Brown Signs Massive Fuel Tax Increase & Road Improvement Bill

Sacramento, CA…Moving to fill potholes, smooth thousands of miles of pavement, repair bridges and strengthen public transportation, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed a package of legislation to improve transportation and create jobs in communities across California.  “Safe and smooth roads make California a better place to live and strengthen our economy,” said Governor […]

Burn Permits Required In The TCU May 1st

Burn Permits Required In The TCU May 1st

San Andreas, CA…Monday, May 1, 2017, at 8:00 AM the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will require burning permits within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn hours will not be restricted; however, a transition to night […]

83 Year Old And Peace Officers Assaulted In Valley Springs. Multiple Charges For 38 Year Old, Bail Set At $1,225,000

83 Year Old And Peace Officers Assaulted In Valley Springs.  Multiple Charges For 38 Year Old, Bail Set At $1,225,000

Valley Springs, CA…On 04/27/17 at about 2345 hours, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 400 block of La Contenta Drive in Valley Springs for a 9-1-1 call. An 83-year-old victim reported that 38-year-old Jeffrey Alan Greg had strangled and assaulted her. The female victim told deputies that she locked herself in her bedroom, […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 12.

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 12.

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle into a tree near Hwys 49 & 12. The tree has been removed from the roadway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00161 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Sr12 Loc Desc: SR49 JNO SR12 Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Close Detail Information 1:24 PM 8 [11] 49-S3 […]

Cannabis Ban Ordinance Draft Environmental Impact Report Has Been Released

Cannabis Ban Ordinance Draft Environmental Impact Report Has Been Released

San Andreas, CA…The Draft Environmental Impact Report is now available for public review and comment.  The formal 45-day public review period begins on Monday, May 1, 2017.  Written comments may be sent to the Planning Department at 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA  95249 or by email to PlanningWeb@co.calaveras.ca.us. Click Above For A Copy […]

Bear Valley Announces Plans for New High-Speed Six-Pack Chairlift

Bear Valley Announces Plans for New High-Speed Six-Pack Chairlift

Bear Valley, CA…Skyline Bear Valley Resorts has entered into an agreement with Leitner-Poma to construct and install a new high-speed six-pack chairlift to be completed this year in time for the start of the 17/18 ski season in late November. The new lift will transport six passengers at a time from the mid-mountain ski lodge […]

National Income and Product Accounts Gross Domestic Product: Less Than One Percent First Quarter 2017

National Income and Product Accounts Gross Domestic Product: Less Than One Percent First Quarter 2017

Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 0.7 percent in the first quarter of 2017 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2016, real GDP increased 2.1 percent. The Bureau emphasized that the first-quarter advance estimate released today […]