Mark Twain Medical Center & Soroptimists Kick Off American Heart Month With Free Cholesterol Tests

Mark Twain Medical Center & Soroptimists Kick Off American Heart Month With Free Cholesterol Tests

San Andreas, CA…As part of a continuing partnership with Soroptimist International of Calaveras County, Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be offering FREE cholesterol tests for women in Calaveras County during American Heart Month in February. This FREE screening is also known as a lipid panel. The test measures good and bad cholesterol and triglycerides […]

Ex- Employee Burglarizes Sonora Business

Ex- Employee Burglarizes Sonora Business

Sonora, CA…This morning just before 9 AM, Cpl. Stuart responded to a report of a commercial burglary at Indian Creek Car Wash located on Mono Way in Sonora. The business owner and his employees arrived at the Car Wash and noticed the door to the back office was open. Empty envelopes that once contained tip […]

Candy Gutierrez Honored As February 2017 Mentor Of The Month

Candy Gutierrez Honored As February 2017 Mentor Of The Month

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is pleased to announce Murphys resident Candy Gutierrez as the program’s Mentor of the Month for February 2017. Photo: Candy Gutierrez (L) Tianna Lane (R) “Candy is an extraordinary volunteer,” said Lindsey Titus, Youth Development Programs Coordinator for the Calaveras County Office of Education. “She goes above and […]

Don’t Miss The 6th Heavenly Chocolate Festival!

Don’t Miss The 6th Heavenly Chocolate Festival!

Murphys, CA…The 6th Heavenly Chocolate Festival is a dream come true where guests can enjoy unlimited chocolate treats. This is a festival of treasured family recipes along with unique flavor combinations using rich dark, creamy milk and white chocolates. Come and enjoy the 60+ entries plus a chocolate fountain where you can create your own […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January 30th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January  30th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, January 30, 2017 01:04 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1701300003 Officer initiated activity at Hogan Dam Rd, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 04:47 Traffic Stop 1701300007 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 12/OAK Leaf […]

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week ~ February 2nd Through February 10th

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week ~ February 2nd Through February 10th

Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys. Perfect for President’s Day Weekend! UNCORK CALAVERAS – Have you checked out CWA’s new APP? It’s the best way to stay up to date on all that is happening within our Calaveras […]

Reel To Real: Writing A Story That Jumps Off The Page

Reel To Real: Writing A Story That Jumps Off The Page

Angels Camp, CA…Sally Kaplan, award-winning screenwriter and director based in Murphys, presents a uniquely creative approach for writers to develop characters, build suspense, and produce visually rich storylines. Her four-session course, Film Techniques for Writers, will take place at Manzanita Arts Emporium in Downtown Angels Camp, 1211 South Main Street (kitty-corner from the Visitors Center), […]

Kindness Week In Calaveras County, February 6th-10th

Kindness Week In Calaveras County, February 6th-10th

Murphys, CA…We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Kindness Week in Calaveras County February 6-10, 2017. As in the past, our project will provide kindness pass it on ribbons to encourage acts of kindness and tie up ribbon for all Calaveras county schools who participate. Kindness week in Calaveras County. Photo: Calaveras Unified Over […]

Federal Court Grants Stay In Challenge ToTrump Immigration Ban

Federal Court Grants Stay In Challenge ToTrump Immigration Ban

New York, NY… A federal judge tonight granted the American Civil Liberties Union’s request for a nationwide temporary injunction that will block the deportation of all people stranded in U.S. airports under President Trump’s new Muslim ban. The ACLU and other legal organizations filed a lawsuit on behalf of individuals who were subject to the […]

Attorney General Ferguson Seeks Halt To Trump’s Immigration Executive Order

Attorney General Ferguson Seeks Halt To Trump’s Immigration Executive Order

Seattle, WA…Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that he is filing a lawsuit in federal court today against President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and high-ranking Trump Administration officials. Ferguson’s complaint asks the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington to declare unconstitutional key provisions of President Donald Trump’s immigration […]

Tonight: Nicholas Lefler & Special Guest Violaine Esterez Perform At Vino Metate

Tonight: Nicholas Lefler & Special Guest Violaine Esterez Perform At Vino Metate

Angels Camp, CA…Join Nicholas Lefler this week with special guest Flamenco dancer Violaine Estérez at Vino Metate tasting room. We offer wine by the bottle/glass, tapas, and free wine tasting with your purchase. Taste award winning wines locally grown and produced in Calaveras County. We create our wines from Spanish varietal grapes aged in American […]

Don’t Miss Alchemy’s Last Annual Tuesday Night Beer Dinner!

Don’t Miss Alchemy’s Last Annual Tuesday Night Beer Dinner!

Murphys, CA…Join us on Tuesday, January 31st, any time between 4:30 and 7:30, for the last of our annual Tuesday Night Beer Dinners in January. We offer an optional 4-course beer and food pairing menu, but our full regular menu is also available. This week, we feature beers from Liefmans, Dupont, Allagash, and High Water. […]

Starbucks Chairman & CEO Sends Message To Partners In Regards To Trump Administration

Starbucks Chairman & CEO Sends Message To Partners In Regards To Trump Administration

Seattle, WA…Starbucks chairman and ceo sent the following message to all partners (employees) on January 29, 2017. Dear partners- I write to you today with deep concern, a heavy heart and a resolute promise. Let me begin with the news that is immediately in front of us: we have all been witness to the confusion, […]

Readout Of President’s Call With Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan Of The United Arab Emirates

Readout Of President’s Call With Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan Of The United Arab Emirates

Washington, DC…President Trump spoke by telephone yesterday with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan of the United Arab Emirates. The two leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between both countries and committed to further strengthen cooperation on fighting radical Islamic terrorism. They discussed recent developments in the Middle East, including the fight […]

Statement By The President On U.S. Service Member Killed In Yemen

Statement By The President On U.S. Service Member Killed In Yemen

Washington, D.C…In a successful raid against Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) headquarters, brave U.S. forces were instrumental in killing an estimated 14 AQAP members and capturing important intelligence that will assist the U.S. in preventing terrorism against its citizens and people around the world. Americans are saddened this morning with news that a life […]

Calaveras County Notice Of Election & Notice To Submit Arguments

Calaveras County Notice Of Election & Notice To Submit Arguments

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Resolutions passed by the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors on January 24, 2017, a Special All-Mail Ballot Election will be conducted on May 2, 2017, for the purpose of voting on the following measures: Measure A To maintain Saddle Creek Community Services District owned facilities and […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration 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 2016-917 for APN: 016-024-058. Kristina Chavira is appealing the denial of application 2016-917 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The site is […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Planning Directors Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Planning Directors Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

West Point, 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 2016-855 for APN: 010-021-005 Craig and Deborah DeBaeke are appealing the denial of application 2016-855 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-085 APPEAL of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application for APN 021-016-018 Kenneth Foley, on behalf of Carlos Garcia, is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of an application for commercial cannabis cultivation […]

Calaveras County Regional Transportation Plan Community Workshop

Calaveras County Regional Transportation  Plan Community Workshop

San Andreas,CA…Plan Community Workshop Hosted by the Calaveras Council of Governments & Green DOT Transportation Solutions. We will be presenting draft project lists, policies, and revenue projections for the next 10-20 year periods. Please join us at one of these meetings so we know what transportation issues are important to you. Two meetings will be […]

Full Highway Closure On SR 26 From Paloma Road To Campo Seco Turnpike

Full Highway Closure On SR 26 From Paloma Road To Campo Seco Turnpike

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed eastbound and westbound State Route 26 from Paloma Road near Paloma to Campo Seco Turnpike, west of Mokelumne Hill, for road repairs. The full highway closure will continue as repairs are being made and is now estimated to remain in place until Friday, February 3, […]

Traffic Control SR 4 From Batten Road To Meko Drive

Traffic Control SR 4 From Batten Road To Meko Drive

Calaveras County,CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from Batten Road in Vallecito to Meko Drive in Camp Connell for tree work. Crews will begin work on Monday, January 30, 2017, through Friday, February 3, 2017, from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. One-way […]

Highway Closure SR 120 At James E Roberts Bridge

Highway Closure SR 120 At James E Roberts Bridge

Tuolumne County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. Access to the bridge is prohibited Sunday, January 29, 2017, through Friday, February 3, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place and […]

Highway Closure SR 120 From Sims Road To Red Hill Road

Highway Closure SR 120 From Sims Road To Red Hill Road

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Simms Road to Red Hill Road for the Orient Express Run. The highway will be closed Saturday, February 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Motorists should expect a 10 minute delay and seek alternate routes.

CUSD Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten Enrollment Registration Packets Available February 8th

CUSD Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten Enrollment Registration Packets Available February 8th

Calaveras County, CA…Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program. (The first year being Transitional Kindergarten and the second year a more traditional Kindergarten program.) Students may enroll in a Transitional Kindergarten program if they are five years old on September 2 through December 2. Children must be five years old […]