Board of Supervisors are Back in Action This Morning…Sorta, One Cannabis Appeal on Tap

Board of Supervisors are Back in Action This Morning…Sorta, One Cannabis Appeal on Tap

San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors (AKA the Fab Five) are back in Action Today. The agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 3/20/2018 8:30 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 1. Pursuant […]

Winter Storm Watch Issued Starting March 22nd

Winter Storm Watch Issued Starting March 22nd

Arnold, CA…Heavy Snow Possible Thursday into Friday. An atmospheric river will be taking aim at the state of California this week. Snow levels will rapidly rise above major pass levels through Wednesday, but will lower again on Thursday as a storm system from the Gulf of Alaska arrives. Heavy snow will be possible above 6500 […]

Priscilla Rae Natalia 1942 – 2018

Priscilla Rae Natalia 1942 – 2018

Arnold, CA…In Loving Memory of Priscilla Rea Natalia 1/15/42 to 3/3/2018. She was a bus driver and arts teacher at Hazel Fischer Elementary for 39 Years, 7 Months & 4 1/2 Days. She was born in San Francisco and moved to White Pines in 1972. She would want you to remember her as a person […]

Kenneth Arnold Chapman 1951 – 2018 (Updated)

Kenneth Arnold Chapman 1951 – 2018 (Updated)

Valley Springs, CA…Kenneth Arnold Chapman, 66 of Valley Springs, California passed away March 11, 2018 in San Andreas, CA after battling cancer, born August 14, 1951 in Kirkland, Washington. Ken was originally from Washington State graduating from Tolt High School in 1970. Forever the adventurer, Ken spent his life traveling the world seeking inspiration from […]

Modesto Man Arrested in Sonora for Vehicle Theft

Modesto Man Arrested in Sonora for Vehicle Theft

Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Dept….On 03-18-2018, around 12:30 PM, Sonora Police Officers were called to the area of Highway 49 and Pesce Way for a possible drunk driver. The vehicle was described as a white Dodge pickup truck with paper plates. An Officer responded to the area and observed a vehicle matching the description […]

Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest 27 Year Old Woman for Stolen Vehicle & More

Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest 27 Year Old Woman for Stolen Vehicle & More

Sonora, CA….From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”27-year-old Hailey Johnson’s luck ran out yesterday afternoon. Deputy Stephens spotted her driving an Acura with license plates registered to a Honda. A check of the Vehicle Identification Number revealed the Acura just so happened to be stolen out of Oakdale. Johnson was arrested for possessing the stolen car and […]

“Battle For The Badge” Live Sheriff Candidate Debate March 21st

“Battle For The Badge” Live Sheriff Candidate Debate March 21st

San Andreas, CA…Join the Sheriff Candidates at San Andreas Town Hall from 6-8pm on March 21st. “Battle For The Badge” will be a two hour candidate debate for arguably the most important county wide elected office. Appointed Sheriff Rick DiBasilio and Challengers Gary Stevens & Pat Garrahan will answer your questions on the topics you […]

The Search Continues for Tom Mullarkey, Missing Since March 14th

The Search Continues for Tom Mullarkey, Missing Since March 14th

Bear Valley, CA…The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office has been searching for Mr. Mullarkey since March 14th with no success. Search efforts have been focused within the boundaries of the Bear Valley Resort because of the extreme avalanche danger in the surrounding wilderness and a lack of evidence suggesting Mr. Mullarkey had skied out of bounds. […]

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Near Little Sweden on Hwy 108

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Near Little Sweden on Hwy 108

Long Barn, CA…Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Near Little Sweden on Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area… Incident:  00190   Type:    Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt   Location:   Sr108 / Little Sweden  Loc Desc:  WB BTWN LITTLE SWEDEN AND LONG BARN    Lat/Lon:  38.084172 -120.157525    Detail Information 1:57 PM 11 [21] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOW 2099842414 1:55 PM 10 [20] A61-003 1185 OT’D F25 […]

CHP & Air National Guard Helicopters Part of Search For Missing Skier Thomas Mullarkey

CHP & Air National Guard Helicopters Part of Search For Missing Skier Thomas Mullarkey

Markleeville, CA…From the Alpine County Sheriff’s Dept…As many of you know, we have an active search going on in Bear Valley. I will quote the press release below. Our dedicated partners, the California Highway Patrol air Division and the Air National Guard came yesterday to assist. Unfortunately, the storm blew in before they could leave […]

County Science Fair Winners Exhibit Passion For Science

County Science Fair Winners Exhibit Passion For Science

San Andreas, CA…More than 70 students across the county participated in the 33rd Annual Calaveras County Science Fair held Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas. The Calaveras County Science Fair is made possible in part by a grant from the Teichert Foundation. The Grand Prize for the […]

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services Launches use of Social Media

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services Launches use of Social Media

San Andreas, CA – The Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is pleased to announce the launch of several social media platforms to help citizens be informed. OES will be utilizing Nextdoor, Facebook, and Twitter to help you build disaster prepared and resilient communities in Calaveras County. In addition to sharing emergency preparedness tips, […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Off The Roadway Near Sr108 / Rushing Hill Lookout Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Off The Roadway Near Sr108 / Rushing Hill Lookout Rd

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Off The Roadway Near Sr108 / Rushing Hill Lookout Rd Incident: 00280 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr108 / Rushing Hill Lookout Rd Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.847265 -120.560209 Detail Information 2:40 PM 7 [16] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOW 209-984-2414 2:39 PM 6 [15] B61-002 FIRE HAS #1 CLOSED […]