Calaveras Public Health Reports 1 New Case of COVID-19 & Dr. Dean Kelaita’s Last COVID Update

Calaveras Public Health Reports 1 New Case of COVID-19 & Dr. Dean Kelaita’s Last COVID Update

San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The new case is a male between 18 to 49 years of age who resides in District 1. There are no new cases reported in the remaining Districts. Everyone is at risk for COVID-19 and should […]

Dylan Colby Moyle Sought in Death of Matthew Winks Arrested in Manteca

Dylan Colby Moyle Sought in Death of Matthew Winks Arrested in Manteca

Sonora, CA…The California Highway Patrol (CHP) made an arrest in connection to the murder of Matthew Winks from Sonora. On October 13, 2020, at approximately 1:37 PM, Central Division CHP Investigative Services Unit (ISU) located Dylan Colby Moyle driving a 2006 Jeep SUV in the Knights Ferry Area. CHP ISU followed the Jeep into San […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Serrano Fire Kept to 1/2 Acre & Two Outbuildings

Traffic & Fire Update….Serrano Fire Kept to 1/2 Acre & Two Outbuildings

Sonora, CA…From CAL FIRE TCU…”#SerranoFire [update] Good progress is being made on the outbuildings and vegetation fire. Firefighter efforts have kept the vegetation fire to a half acre on Serrano Rd near Mono Way Standard (Tuolumne County)” Incident: 00323 Type: Report of Fire Location: Serrano Rd / Mono Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.981420 -120.306529 Detail […]

SEIU Local 1021 endorses Jeff Davidson for Calaveras County Water District

SEIU Local 1021 endorses Jeff Davidson for Calaveras County Water District

Valley Springs, CA…For this upcoming 2020 election SEIU Local 1021 has endorsed a series of candidates who prioritize the well-being and livelihood of our working-class communities. Jeff Davidson, vying for re-election to the CCWD board, has proven his value and commitment to Calaveras community throughout his 17 years of service on the board. “After many […]

Murphys Grade Road Resurfacing on October 17th

Murphys Grade Road Resurfacing on October 17th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Roadway resurfacing will be conducted on Saturday, October 17, 2020 as part of the Murphys Grade Road Overlay and Microsurface Project. The roadway work will be along Murphys Grade Road between Angels Camp and the town of Murphys. Traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane with the use of flaggers, […]

Make Plans to Attend Taco Tuesday at Bistro Espresso Tonight

Make Plans to Attend Taco Tuesday at Bistro Espresso Tonight

Arnold, CA…Super excited to have Charlie Mondo Mariscal! #TacoTuesday 10/13 from 6-8pm! The Bistro serves fresh, made-to-order American cuisine and BBQ. We serve fair trade, organic espresso drinks and coffee and a variety of beers & wine. Open daily for breakfast and lunch and serve family-style dinner specials on Friday & Saturday.

Improvements to Murphys Grade Road will Lead to Delays

Improvements to Murphys Grade Road will Lead to Delays

Murphys, CA…Beginning October 13, 2020 and continuing through mid-November there will be a road improvement project on Murphys Grade Road. Expect traffic delays on Murphys Grade Road from Angels Camp to the town of Murphys. Crews will be active during daylight hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be one lane open to […]

Construction Continues on Utica Drive

Construction Continues on Utica Drive

Hathaway Pines, CA…As part of one of the two remaining 2017 Winter Storm Recovery Projects, beginning October 12th Public Works will be removing trees and relocating a water line on a section of Canyon View Drive in the area near Hathaway Pines. To conduct this repair, Utica Drive will be closed on Monday, October 12th, […]

Traffic & Fire Update…Firefighters Have Surrounded Diamond Fire with Hose!

Traffic & Fire Update…Firefighters Have Surrounded Diamond Fire with Hose!

Copperopolis, CA…Firefighters have made quick work of the now 23 acre #DiamondFire [update] A hoselay around the perimeter of the 23 acre vegetation fire has been established. Near Hwy 4 and Main St. Copperopolis (Calaveras County), #DiamondFire Firefighters are aggressively fighting the 20 acre fire and requesting additional resources to assist with the vegetation fire […]

2020 Census Count 99.9 Percent Complete

2020 Census Count 99.9 Percent Complete

Washington, DC…As of Oct. 12, 2020, 99.9% of housing units have been accounted for so far in the 2020 Census, with 33.1% counted by census takers and other field data collection operations, and 66.8% of housing units responding online, by phone or by mail.  Every day, the U.S. Census Bureau releases the 2020 Census housing unit […]

Columbia Air Attack Base New Firehawk Helicopter Training Underway

Columbia Air Attack Base New Firehawk Helicopter Training Underway

Columbia, CA…This year, the Columbia Air Attack Base will receive a new helicopter, the Firehawk. This modern helicopter will be an important fire-fighting resource. To ensure the safety of the public and our crews, we will be conducting Pilot training from October 11th through October 17th, and Fire Crew training November 2nd through November 13th. […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Firefighters on Scene of 5 Acre Vegetation Fire Near Sr4 / Stallion Way

Traffic & Fire Update….Firefighters on Scene of 5 Acre Vegetation Fire Near Sr4 / Stallion Way

Copperopolis, CA…CAL FIRE TCU…”Firefighters are at scene of a 5 acre vegetation fire near Hwy 4 and Main St. Copperopolis (Calaveras County) #DiamondFire” Incident: 00142 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr4 / Stallion Way Loc Desc: SR4 JWO HORSESHOE Lat/Lon: 38.053294 -120.621834 Detail Information 1:09 PM 11 [29] [Notification] [CHP]-CAL FIRE LL REQ CHP FOR […]

Event Being Held this Evening as Columbia School District Celebrates Electric School Buses Joining Fleet

Event Being Held this Evening as Columbia School District Celebrates Electric School Buses Joining Fleet

Columbia, CA…In collaboration with our partners, Blue Bird and Cummins Electrified, A-Z Bus Sales will be hosting a media event tomorrow October 13th at 5:00 PM for Columbia Union School District. We are celebrating the delivery of the first all-electric school buses in California under the VW Mitigation Trust Plan. Columbia Union School District received […]

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Indigenous Peoples Day

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Indigenous Peoples Day

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday issued a proclamation declaring October 12, 2020, as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in the State of California.  The text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATION For the second year in a row, California proclaims today as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Today we celebrate the Indigenous peoples who call California home and who […]

Attorney General Becerra and Secretary of State Padilla Send Cease and Desist Letters on Ballot Drop Boxes

Attorney General Becerra and Secretary of State Padilla Send Cease and Desist Letters on Ballot Drop Boxes

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and California Secretary of State Alex Padilla sent a cease and desist order to the California Republican Party to stop operating unofficial ballot drop boxes. This follows reports of unofficial drop boxes being operated by Republican campaigns in Fresno, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. “There is nothing more precious […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today with Full Agenda

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today with Full Agenda

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today with Full Agenda. The agenda is below…. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/13/2020 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Conference with legal […]

Potential Midweek PSPS Event in Targeted Portions of 21 Counties Due to Forecasted High Winds and Dry Conditions. (Amador & Calaveras Made List)

Potential Midweek PSPS Event in Targeted Portions of 21 Counties Due to Forecasted High Winds and Dry Conditions.  (Amador & Calaveras Made List)

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has notified customers in targeted portions of 21 counties about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) as early as Wednesday afternoon. Hot and dry conditions combined with expected high wind gusts pose an increased risk for damage to the electric system that has the potential to […]

Rescued Bald Eagle Returned to the Wild

Rescued Bald Eagle Returned to the Wild

Valley Springs, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept…”Do you remember when Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputy Emmi rescued the Eagle at Hogan Lake a few months ago? Well today “Joey” was able to be released back into the wild! The Eagle, previously thought to be a Golden Eagle was determined to be a juvenile female Bald Eagle. Joey […]

Michael R. Smith 1947 – 2020

Michael R. Smith 1947 – 2020

Valley Springs, CA…Michael was born in Glendale, CA on January 25, 1947 and passed away on September 29, 2020 at his home in Valley Springs. Beloved husband and father who is survived by his wife, Diane and son, Jason of Valley Springs also survived by his brother William of Hawaii and sister, Nanette of Lodi. […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, Barrett Hearings Replay Below…

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am,  Barrett Hearings Replay Below…

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election – West Point Drop Box Location has Moved

November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election – West Point Drop Box Location has Moved

San Andreas, CA…The West Point ballot drop box location has been moved from West Point Lumber to the West Point Trading Post located at 22663 Hwy 26, West Point, CA 95255. The drop box at the West Point Trading Post is available Monday through Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 12pm-8pm. On Election Day, November 3rd, 2020 […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for October 10th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for October 10th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:22 Traffic Stop 2010100002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 26, Valley Springs. . Disposition: Citation Issued. 01:27 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2010100003 Officer initiated activity at Hogan Dam Rd, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:36 Disturbance 2010100005 Occurred on […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for October 9th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for October 9th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:13 Traffic Stop 2010090002 Officer initiated activity at Obyrnes Ferry Rd/Black Creek Dr, Copperopolis. . Disposition: Citation Issued. 00:50 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2010090003 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 26, Mokelumne Hill. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:20 Alarm Sounding 2010090005 […]