Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 21st
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below Daily_Log_12-21-2017 Daily_Log_12-20-2017 Daily_Log_12-19-2017 Daily_Log_12-18-2017
Traffic Update….RV Off The Roadway on Gwin Mine Road
Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting a RV off the roadway near the Middle Bar Bridge. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00266 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 7666-8115 Gwin Mine Rd Loc Desc: BY THE MIDDLE BAR BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.286544 -120.757464 Close Detail Information 3:44 PM 1 [1] RV OFF THE RD Unit Information […]
Calaveras County Rotary Clubs Team Up for Santa’s Express
Murphys, CA…The 4 Rotary Clubs of Calaveras County joined together this weekend to deliver Christmas Dinners to those in need who live in Calaveras County. These Rotary Clubs raised over $6,000 to assist the Resource Connection in their ”Santa’s Express” Christmas Dinner event, with the Rotary Clubs driving and delivering food all throughout Calaveras […]
Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 17th
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below Sheriff’s Daily Report 12-17-2017 Daily_Log_12-17-2017 Daily_Log_12-16-2017 Daily_Log_12-15-2017 Daily_Log_12-14-2017 Daily_Log_12-13-2017 Daily_Log_12-12-2017 Daily_Log_12-11-2017 Daily_Log_12-10-2017 Daily_Log_12-09-2017 Daily_Log_12-08-2017 Daily_Log_12-07-2017 Daily_Log_12-06-2017
Executive Summary of Proposed Mark Twain Health Care District & Dignity Health
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Health Care District (District) and Dignity Health propose to restructure the relationship by which Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) leases its hospital facilities from the District and by which MTMC is governed. The restructuring would establish a new long-term lease between MTMC and the District to: • Maintain the continuity of […]
Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup on Hwy 26
Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned pickup on its’ side on Hwy 26 east of Jesus Maria Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00278 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 11522 Sr26 Loc Desc: SR26 Lat/Lon: 38.308558 -120.667604 Close Detail Information 5:26 PM 7 [12] [Notification] [CHP]-PER OTHER RP, 2 MI JEO JESUS […]
Mokelumne Hill Holiday Open House & Artist Reception at Petroglyphe Gallery
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Discover small town holiday cheer at Mokelumne Hill’s Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 10, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. This quaint, historic, gold rush town comes to life with special activities for the entire family. Have a photo taken with Santa at the Historic Hotel Leger and enjoy a Horse Drawn Hay Ride […]
BMW Driver Sought from Vehicle Pursuit
Valley Springs, CA…On 12-1-17 at approx. 11:30pm, a Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a BMW sedan near Pine Street in Valley Springs. That suspect vehicle was not registered and is listed for non-operation with DMV. The suspect vehicle failed to yield to the marked patrol car’s emergency lights […]
Mountain Melody Presents: “Winter Magic” Today in Mokelumne Hill
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mountain Melody Women’s Chorus once again brings their signature vocal sound to an uplifting set of songs guaranteed to create “Winter Magic.” Many old favorites such as “The Winter Waltz” and “Winter Wonderland of Snow” will take you back in time for an old fashioned family Christmas. “Winter’s Waking” and “My Soul is […]
Celebrate the Season with a Local Tradition and a Holiday Classic: Studio 4 Dance Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” December 14-16, 2017 in Angels Camp
Angels Camp, CA…It’s beginning to look a lot like… Nutcracker! Studio 4 Dance Theater will present the ninth annual production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” ballet, December 14-16, 2017 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. Reserved seats for this acclaimed annual production are available for lower-priced advance purchase beginning November 9, 2017 […]
Great Local Black Friday Savings At Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances
Angels Camp, CA…Great Local Black Friday Savings At Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances. Family owned and operated since 1955, Middleton’s Mark twain Center, Inc was originally Calaveras Mercantile bought be Hank and Matilda Middleton in 1955. Starting as a furniture, feed, fabric and appliance business in the original 1500 sq. ft. location proved to not meet […]
Curious Students Whet Appetite for Knowledge at “Dinner with a Scientist”
San Andreas, CA…More than 110 local students and teachers enjoyed an enlightening, progressive dinner with 17 enthusiastic science professionals at the 2017 Calaveras/Amador “Dinner with a Scientist” on Thursday, November 16 in Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas. The evening was hosted by the Calaveras County Office of Education with funding from the […]
California Hospital Association’s Rural Healthcare Center Advisory Board Taps Mark Twain Medical Center CEO Bob Diehl as New Appointee to Focus on Access to Care for Rural Hospitals
San Andreas, CA…Dignity Health announced that Bob Diehl, President and CEO of Mark Twain Medical Center, has been named to the California Hospital Association’s Rural Healthcare Center Advisory Board. Diehl’s three-year term begins Jan. 1, 2018. “I’m excited to join an advisory board that is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of patients in rural […]
Winter is Here, at Least for the Next Few Days.
Arnold, CA…Winter has arrived along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada according to the National Weather Service. Today Rain at lower elevations…and rain and snow at higher elevations. Highs 35 to 50 higher elevations…44 to 59 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…3 to 5 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6500 feet increasing to above […]
Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated in Mokelumne Hill
Mokelumne Hill, CA…On 11/13/2017 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies served a search warrant for an illegal indoor marijuana grow operation at a residence in the 8000 block of Hwy 49, Mokelumne Hill. After securing the scene, Sheriff’s deputies located 1506 marijuana plants, 12.59 pounds of processed marijuana packed in individual plastic bags and a scale. […]
“Tackle Your Health” Sparks Men’s Health Conversation
San Andreas, CA…It’s a fact, most men do not talk about their health – with family, friends or especially with a physician. That’s changing in Calaveras County where four community-minded men are speaking out on the topic during Men’s Health Month in November. Bret Harte High School Coach Casey Kester, Calaveras High School Coach Jason […]
Ken James Ingle, 56 from Mokelumne Hill Passed Away in Mountain Ranch Collision
Mountain Ranch, CA…On November 3, 2017, at approximately 1505 hours, Ken James Ingle was driving his 2000 Ford Explorer northbound on Michel Road, north of Cave City Road at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons, Ingle allowed his vehicle to drive across the southbound lane and onto the west shoulder. Ingle’s vehicle subsequently collided with […]
Mother Lode League Football Regular Season Winds Down
Sonora, CA…The Bret Harte Bullfrogs traveled to Sonora the Frogs ended up on the smaller side of of a 70-15 final score. Calaveras quieted the roar of the Linden Lions 49-0. Summerville rolled over Amador 35-10. Argonaut ended up on the south end of a non-conference game against Dixon 7-35
The Annual Stone Soup & Halloween at Calaveras Government Center with Video & Over 190 Photos
San Andreas, CA…We had the honor to be one of the Judges at the Annual Stone Soup festivities at the Government Center. This day and fundraiser for the local food bank was originally promoted by the late Chief Probation Officer Michael Kriletich and former CAO Jennie Boyce. It’s goals were to enhance the community spirit […]
Men’s Health is Workshop Focus for the Month of November
San Andreas, CA…Men’s health is the topic of a free workshop on Nov. 9 at Mark Twain Medical Center. “Tackle Your Health” is the theme for the 10 a. m. to noon event focusing on lifestyle and health resources for men. A variety of presenters and health resource organizations will be featured and lunch is […]
Another Mother Lode League Football Battle as Calaveras Edges Summerville 20 – 17
Tuolumne, CA…Calaveras tomahawked their way over Summerville 20-17 in last night’s conference game. This win moves Calaveras to 8-1 for the season and they are in great shape as we get closer to the playoffs
Mountain Ranch Haunt Walk, Harvest Festival and Masquerade Ball
Mountain Ranch, CA…On Saturday, October 28th from 10am-4:30 pm, we are also hosting the Harvest Fest at the MRYA Resource Center. The Harvest Fest is a family-oriented event with entertainment, activities for the kids and adults, vendors and food. 10 am-Noon: Fiddler Blake Ritter, Noon: Bake Sale, 1:00-4:30 pm: Brian Jirka and The Cabby Band. […]
Your Resident Deputies Are Ready to Serve
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has Resident Deputies for the major populations centers in the county.
CUSD Teachers Strike is Over! All CUSD Schools to Open Tomorrow Staffed By CUSD Teachers
San Andreas, CA…An agreement was reached today between the district and the teachers union, as a result of ongoing negotiations. All schools will be open tomorrow, with Calaveras Unified teachers in place, so that we can begin to move forward together. I apologize for the impact of the teachers strike and sincerely look forward to […]
CUSD Elementary Schools Reopening on Monday, October 23
San Andreas, CA…All elementary school sites will be open effective Monday, October 23. There will be sufficient staffing in place, using CUSD staff as well as substitute staff, to provide a safe, secure and productive learning environment for our elementary students. We are also working to re-open our middle school and high schools as soon […]
CTA Stands in Solidarity with Calaveras Teachers
Burlingame, CA…California Teachers Association President Eric Heins issued the following statement today in support of the Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association’s strike over unresolved disputes concerning class sizes, school safety issues and professional pay. “All students, regardless of ZIP code, deserve a quality education taught by highly qualified teachers, and that is especially true for our […]
Negotiations Continue Between CUSD & Teacher’s Union. CUSD Offers 2% Signing Bonus & 3% Salary Increase
San Andreas, CA…As CUSD continues negotiations with the Calaveras Unified Educators Association (CUEA), the district is working to address areas of need without jeopardizing our fiscal ability to provide programs to meet the needs of our students. To date, our offers have already provided the following: · Reduced class sizes in grades TK-3 to 24:1 […]
Calaveras Teachers Remain on Picket Lines; Will Canvass Community for Support to End Strike
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras teachers are back on the picket lines today after talks Wednesday failed to settle a fair contract for teachers. “We thought we had a deal on Wednesday, we came in ready to settle this and not strike based on what we heard from Superintendent Mark Campbell and the school board. And it […]
Due to Teachers Strike all Calaveras Unified Schools to Remain Closed on Friday
San Andreas, CA…Given the ongoing uncertainty regarding available teaching and support staff due to the teachers strike, and the resulting inability to secure sufficient staffing to operate safe, secure and productive schools, all CUSD schools will be closed on Friday. We are working to determine who will be reporting to their assigned positions and what […]
Schools Forced to Close as Calaveras Teachers Strike
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras teachers are on strike today after late night talks failed to settle a fair contract for teachers. The 138 teachers in the Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) will be picketing at eight locations. Superintendent Mark Campbell was forced to close schools for today, despite claiming last week that the district was prepared […]