Governor Vetoes State PILT Legislation

Governor Vetoes State PILT Legislation

Sacramento, CA…Governor Brown vetoed Senate Bill 1188 (McGuire and others) late last week despite unanimous support throughout the entire legislative process. While Governor Brown has included State Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding in both the 2015–16 and 2016-17 budgets, last year’s change in statute leaves the future of State PILT payments in question. […]

‘Trick or Treat Street At The Square’ Coming To Copperopolis October 31

‘Trick or Treat Street At The Square’ Coming To Copperopolis October 31

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host its annual “Trick or Treat Street at the Square” on Monday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The free, family-friendly Halloween festivities are scheduled to include free candy and live music by […]

Sonora Bach Festival Locals’ Concert

Sonora Bach Festival Locals’ Concert

Columbia, CA…An afternoon of of music presented by our area’s finest. Solos, ensembles, instruments, voices and choirs in beautiful music presented in the charm of historic Columbia. Always a full house. Sandra Betti, Ralph Retherford, Janet Telford Forty years old this year, The Sonora Bach Festival is a month-long series of concerts and events in […]

Public Comment Period For Comprehensive Economic  Development Strategy 

Public Comment Period For Comprehensive Economic  Development Strategy 

Sonora, CA…The Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) has released its 2017‐2022  Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for a 30 day public viewing and comment  period.  The CSEDD CEDS encompasses the counties of Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Tuolumne, and  outlines the five‐year plan for the region’s economic development strategies and projects. The 30 day  comment period ends November 9, 2016.   As part of a larger long‐term plan, the 2017‐2022 CEDS features a description of current regional  conditions and sets forth goals and objectives for the next five years. A comprehensive economic  development strategy (CEDS) is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation  of an economic development plan to diversify and strengthen the region’s economies. An electronic  copy of the CEDS can be found at http://csedd.org/ The CSEDD has partnered with CSU, Chico’s Center for Economic Development (CED) to assist in the  completion of the CEDS. Any public comments regarding the CEDS report can be directed to Michael  Suplita at the Center for Economic Development at phone: 530‐898‐4598 email: msuplita@csuchico.edu  A copy of the CEDS may be viewed below csedd-ceds-final

Additional Charges Added After High Speed Chase Arrest

Additional Charges Added After High Speed Chase Arrest

West Point, CA…On Sunday the 9th the Calaveras County Sheriff Deparment received reports of a stolen dark blue Honda CRV from the West Point area junction of Lily Gap and Roden Drive. Yesterday a citizen observed the vehicle traveling directly behind her. She recognized the vehicle from a Nixel report and contacted 911. The male […]

Get Free Help With Your Medicare

Get Free Help With Your Medicare

San Francisco, CA…The column is by Cate Kortzeborn, Medicare’s acting regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories to help people understand their Medicare benefits better. When someone with Medicare finds his or her way to my office phone, it’s often because of a complicated and snarly issue that’s going to take […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For October 11th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For October 11th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, October 11, 2016 01:13 Suspicious Person 1610110004 Occurred on Mockingbird Hill, Valley Springs. Unknown subjects talking near a residence after dark. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:39 Traffic Stop 1610110007 Officer initiated activity […]

Cal Fire Announces Upcoming Live Fire Training

Cal Fire Announces Upcoming Live Fire Training

San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be conducting live fire training in Tuolumne County. This training is designed to instruct fireline supervisors, from around the State, in proper techniques to plan and conduct complex firing operations during wildland fire suppression operations. Students will learn how to apply fire, […]

Mariposa Grove Control Burn To Be Extended

Mariposa Grove Control Burn To Be Extended

Yosemite National Park, CA…Yosemite National Park fire managers are planning to continue ignitions of the Mariposa Grove prescribed fire on Wednesday October 11, 2016, resource availability, weather, and air quality permitting. Ignitions will take approximately three days with an additional 7 to 14 days of active burn down. The focus will be near the upper […]

Suspect Arrested In West Point Area Burglary & Vehicle Theft After High Speed Chase

Suspect Arrested In West Point Area Burglary & Vehicle Theft After High Speed Chase

San Andreas, CA….Gomez, was driving a stolen Honda SR-4 in Arnold when a citizen observed the vehicle traveling directly behind her. She recognized the vehicle from a Nixel report and contacted 911. A CHP unit was in the area of Hathaway Pines when he observed the vehicle pass his location. CHP initiated an enforcement stop […]

Missing Dog From Hathaway Pines; Be On The Lookout

Missing Dog From Hathaway Pines; Be On The Lookout

Hathaway Pines, CA…Have you seen Kip? He ran off from the Hathaway Pines area on Sunday afternoon. His front left paw is white, and his coat is brown He is a friendly dog with a good temperament. My wife and kids as well as myself would like to be reunited with this family friend. Any […]

Here Comes The 2nd Annual Calaveras Oktoberfest!

Here Comes The 2nd Annual Calaveras Oktoberfest!

Valley Springs, CA…The West Calaveras Rotary Club Presents The Second Annual Calaveras Oktoberfest! EVENTS & ACTIVITIES  Beer Chugging – Men’s & Women’s  Mighty Beer Mug Contest  Long Stem Beer Chugging – Couples Teams  Wiener Dog Races  Best Dressed – “Hansel & Gretel”  Hot Dog (Brats) Eating Contest  Dancing […]

Samsung Asks All Global Partners To Stop Sales On Galaxy Note 7

Samsung Asks All Global Partners To Stop Sales On Galaxy Note 7

Suwon, South Korea…Samsung Electronics announced a global replacement program and recall for the Galaxy Note7 as a precautionary measure due to a battery cell issue. Since the launch of the Galaxy Note 7 there have been hundreds of world wide reports of the device having critical battery failure and fires. Since then, Samsung has been […]

The Big Fall Flooring Sale At Pinnell’s Carpet One! Let Us Cure Your Flooraphobia!!

The Big Fall Flooring Sale At Pinnell’s Carpet One!  Let Us Cure Your Flooraphobia!!

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA….The Big Fall Flooring Sale is going on now at Pinnell’s Carpet One! Let us cure your Flooraphobia!! “Do any of these faces look familiar?! When you visit Pinnell’s, our team makes sure your project gets completed with the same care we would do to our own home! For 4 generations […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For October 10th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For October 10th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, October 10, 2016 01:01 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1610100002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 49, Mokelumne Hill. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 03:07 Disturbance 1610100004 Occurred on Mountain Ranch Rd, San Andreas. Patient […]

Milliaire Invites You To Attend The First Annual Harvest Paulée

Milliaire Invites You To Attend The First Annual Harvest Paulée

Murphys, CA…We invite you to join us for a soirée taking its inspiration from the Paulée de Meursault, a Burgundian celebration held each year at the end of Harvest for the local wine community.Celebrate the close of another successful Harvest with us! Enjoy a three-course dinner amongst fellow growers, winemakers, cellar workers & wine lovers. […]