Joint Board of Supervisors/Planning Commission Study Session on General Plan Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 6:00 p.m. San Andreas Town Hall

Joint Board of Supervisors/Planning Commission Study Session on General Plan Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 6:00 p.m. San Andreas Town Hall

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Draft General Plan on Tuesday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m. at the San Andreas Town Hall. The study session will focus on issues raised in the public comments on the draft General Plan that was released in […]

Woman To Be On The Newly Redesigned Ten Dollar Note

Woman To Be On The Newly Redesigned Ten Dollar Note

Washington, DC…Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew today announced that a newly redesigned $10 note will feature a woman. In exercising his responsibility to select currency features and design, Treasury Secretary Lew will select a notable woman – with a focus on celebrating a champion for our inclusive democracy. In keeping with that theme, the U.S. […]

Medical Center Chooses Contractor for New Pavilion

Medical Center Chooses Contractor for New Pavilion

Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the final selection of the firm that will construct the new outpatient pavilion and Cancer Center. Quiring General LLC, in alliance with California Gold Development Corporation, was the successful bidder. While Quiring General (Quiring) will perform as the construction manager and general contractor for the project, […]

Mokelumne Wild & Scenic River Study Bill Passes Assembly

Mokelumne Wild & Scenic River Study Bill Passes Assembly

Sacramento, CA…River advocates are pleased that the California State Assembly passed legislation on Monday, June 1, calling for a study of Mokelumne River as a state-protected Wild & Scenic River. AB 142, introduced by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow (R-O’Neals), was approved by the Assembly with a resoundingly bipartisan 71-3 vote. The bill will provide interim protection […]

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Members Compete At NCGA Championship At Poppy Hills

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Members Compete At NCGA Championship At Poppy Hills

Carmel, CA…Local Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Members Paul Agriesti, Don Pulliam and Wayne Cuff qualified and played this week in the Northern California Golf Association’s 36 hole SENIOR NET CHAMPINSHIP at the iconic Poppy Hills Golf Course in Carmel. It was crunch time as the final round of the annual NCGA Senior Net […]

Vault Works/BEAT & InnovationLab Form A Regional Partnership To Advance STEM Training

Vault Works/BEAT & InnovationLab Form A Regional Partnership To Advance STEM Training

Sonora, CA…As of June 1, 2015 the Vault Works/BEAT Group and the Sonora based InnovationLab have formed a new regional partnership that expands the technology training and opportunities for technology minded residents of the Central Sierra and Central Valley areas of California.. BEAT members will staff ongoing classes at the InnovationLab in addition to their […]

Nancy Williams 1939 – 2015

Nancy Williams 1939 – 2015

Avery, CA…Nancy Williams passed away peacefully on May 29, 2015 at her home in Avery, CA. She was born September 6, 1939 in San Francisco. She was a resident of Calaveras County for over 40 years. Nancy operated a crafting business called Love Creek Creations for many years. Prior to that she worked in the […]

Funding 101: Local Funding Options for Transportation Infrastructure

Funding 101: Local Funding Options for Transportation Infrastructure

Angels Camp, CA…Exploring local funding option for transportation: Information on local funding options, proposed legislation, & impact to local jurisdictions. Review of City & County infrastructure needs, funding availability, & priorities. Interactive priority setting- How will you prioritize? Visit www.calacog.org for more information. Registration is open and space is limited for the Funding 101 workshop […]

Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged…

Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged…

Washington, DC… Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in April suggests that economic activity has been expanding moderately after having changed little during the first quarter. The pace of job gains picked up while the unemployment rate remained steady. On balance, a range of labor market indicators suggests that underutilization of labor […]

State Water Board Approves 16 Percent Conservation Standard for CCWD

State Water Board Approves 16 Percent Conservation Standard for CCWD

San Andreas, CA…After working with the State Water Resources Control Board over the past month, CCWD’s mandatory water conservation standard has been reduced from 32 percent to 16 percent. CCWD believes this is a much more appropriate conservation standard, and the District is grateful to State Board staff for providing excellent guidance that allowed adjustments […]

Bret Harte Parent Volunteer Awards

Bret Harte Parent Volunteer Awards

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte Union High School District Board of Education honored Stacey Spence and Cheryl Howard with Parent/Community Volunteer of the Year awards Monday, June 1, at its monthly meeting. Each year, BH staff members nominate parents and community members who they feel deserve the award. The nominations then go to the school […]

Calaveras Big Trees State Park Summer Programs and Events 2015 Weekends only: May 23 – June 14 Daily: June 15 – August 16 Weekends only: August 22 – September 7

Calaveras Big Trees State Park Summer Programs and Events 2015 Weekends only: May 23 – June 14 Daily: June 15 – August 16 Weekends only: August 22 – September 7

Arnold, CA….Jr. Ranger: Calling all 7-12 year olds! Meet us behind the old Visitor Center at 10:00 AM for an hour. Earn mementos and learn about the park. Jr. Cub: Our 3- 6 year old friends and their designated adults are invited to join us behind the Visitor Center on most summer mornings at 10:00 […]

Angels Camp Fire Department On Structure Fire in the 500 Block of Sultana Lane

Angels Camp Fire Department On Structure Fire in the 500 Block of Sultana Lane

Angels Camp, CA…On June 16, 2015 at approximately 11:55 AM units from the Angels Camp Fire Department, Altaville Melones Fire Protection District, San Andreas Fire Protection District, and CalFire were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 500 block of Sultana Lane. Units arrived on scene to find a single family residence that was […]

New Taxpayer Videos Released

New Taxpayer Videos Released

San Andreas, CA…Two new 1/2 shows on the Calaveras Taxpayers Cable TV program: “Taxpayer Alert” which is a public service effort by volunteers. The program interviews public officials and experts to discuss current issues.  For those who do not have Calaveras Cable TV, or are out of the area, previously aired programs are uploaded to […]

The Doobie Brothers & An Upgraded Ironstone Amphitheater Rocked Murphys!

The Doobie Brothers & An Upgraded Ironstone Amphitheater Rocked Murphys!

Murphys, CA…The 2015 Ironstone Concert Series kicked off on Saturday night with great performances from The Doobie Brothers, the Robert Cray Band, Los Lobos & Pat Simmons Jr. The expanded stage, daylight viewable LED screens,new stage roof, give them ability to make productions bigger and have more space for the bands. These improvements also make […]

Harper’s Closet Is Now Open In Murphys!

Harper’s Closet Is Now Open In Murphys!

Murphys, CA…Harper’s Closet is now open! Our racks and shelves are stocked with consigned articles of children’s clothing and accessories (including maternity clothing) that are “next to new” quality. Come check out our swim wear and sandals! We are currently accepting consigners at Harper’s Closet. Please visit us and bring in your “next to new” […]

Only a Few More Seats Left on the Doobie Brothers Party Bus from Bear Valley..

Only a Few More Seats Left on the Doobie Brothers Party Bus from Bear Valley..

Bear Valley, CA…Leave the driving to us to the Ironstone Amphitheater for a fun night with the Doobie Brothers this Saturday. Transportation Only – just need a safe ride to the show and back, round trip transportation is $20/pp from Bear Valley and $15/pp from Arnold. You can purchase concert tickets through us as well. […]

Doobie Brothers, Robert Cray, Los Lobos and a New Stage at Ironstone!!! (Tonight!!)

Doobie Brothers, Robert Cray, Los Lobos and a New Stage at Ironstone!!!  (Tonight!!)

Murphys, CA…We are very busy at Ironstone working to make one of America’s most beautiful amphitheaters even greater for our patrons! We are expanding the stage and building a brand new stage roof, giving us the ability to make productions bigger and more fun to see for the the audience. There will be better sight […]

Reminder The Sports Pub 3rd Annual Hot Rods & Harleys – Poker Run Saturday June 13, 2015 – Check in time 10 am.

Reminder The Sports Pub 3rd Annual Hot Rods & Harleys – Poker Run Saturday June 13, 2015 – Check in time 10 am.

Copperopolis, CA…The 3rd annual Sports Pub Hot Rods & Harleys Poker Run is a Fundraising event for ‘Support our Troops care packages’ sponsored by our local James D. Piper VFW Post 12118. The cost is $25.00 per person in advance $30.00 per person at the door. The route will follow the back roads of the […]

Yosemite Fire Update – June 12, 2015

Yosemite Fire Update – June 12, 2015

Yosemite, CA…Active Fires being monitored for multiple objectives: The current fires were started during the recent thunderstorms over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Yosemite since early June. Precipitation associated with the recent lightning caused fires has put some out. The national weather service is predicting continued thunderstorm activity through the weekend at the Sierra Crest. […]

Missing Murphy’s Adult Update, Phone Last Used In Sheep Ranch Area

Missing Murphy’s Adult Update, Phone Last Used In Sheep Ranch Area

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the disappearance of Mr. Mark Dantche. Investigators have determined Mr. Dantche’s cell phone was last used in the area of Sheep Ranch Road in Murphy’s, rather than the area of Beardsley Reservoir. Mr. Dantche was last known to be in contact with friends and relatives […]

First Friday in the Park – John Covert and Crystal Image Tonight In Murphys

First Friday in the Park – John Covert and Crystal Image Tonight In Murphys

Murphys, CA…Friday, June 12, 5:30 p.m. – First Friday in the Park – John Covert and Crystal Image The Murphys Community Club’s popular series of First Fridays in the Park concerts will have its initial 2015 performance on June 12 starting at 5:30 p.m. The featured musicians will be John Covert and Crystal Image, a […]

Make Plans Now To Attend The 18th Annual Paddlefest!! Shawn Seale Video & Kayak Demo!

Make Plans Now To Attend The 18th Annual Paddlefest!! Shawn Seale Video & Kayak Demo!

Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to visit SNAC’s Arnold store to talk to Shawn Seale about next weekend’s Paddlefest and the latest water toys to take to the our area high country lakes. Most of which have plenty of water to play in. After starting out at the store we took a field trip to […]