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Traffic Update….Pickup vs Sedan Near Hwy 4 & Hunt Rd
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Pickup vs Sedan Near Hwy 4 & Hunt Rd. Drivers out of vehicles walking around. Incident: 00324 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Hunt Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.035105 -120.649811 Detail Information 5:12 PM 9 [20] [Rotation Request Comment] ***1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931*** 5:11 PM 8 [17] 1185R X2 […]
Charles Brechtel, 62 Passed Away in Motorcycle Collision on O’Byrnes Ferry Road
Copperopolis, CA…On April 25, 2020, at approximately 1752 hours, Brechtel was riding his Harley Davidson northbound on O’Byrnes Ferry Road south of Duchess Drive. Mason was driving her Chevrolet southbound on O’Byrnes Ferry Road south of Duchess Drive. Brechtel allowed his motorcycle to cross the double yellow lines into the southbound lane, and he collided […]
Traffic Update….Broken Down Vehicle Blocking Lane on Hwy 4 near Sr4 / Telegraph Ct
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Broken Down Vehicle Blocking Lane on Hwy 4 near Sr4 / Telegraph Ct Incident: 00108 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Telegraph Ct Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.939969 -120.753310 Detail Information 10:58 AM 1 [1] 1126/1125 EB LN Unit Information 10:59 AM 1 Unit Assigned
Spring Has Sprung for the Mother Lode & Western Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
Arnold, CA…The latest forecast from the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 57 to 72 higher elevations…69 to 81 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly cloudy in the […]
Calaveras County Schools Keeping the Nutrition Flowing
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras County Schools Keeping the Nutrition Flowing throughout the county.
Obtaining a Burn Permit in the TCU. Burn Permits Required Starting May 1st
San Andreas, CA…A little over one week remains for “Open Burning” in the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit. CAL FIRE burn permits will be required May 1. Take advantage of this time by continuing to work on your homes defensible space. When burning yard debris during this time, TCU reminds residents that “Open Burning” still requires […]
Denair Man Lost His Life in Hwy 4 Collision Near Pool Station
Angels Camp, CCA…Timothy White, 62 from Denair, CA was traveling eastbound on State Route 4 at Pool Station Road. As Mr. White approached a curve in the roadway, he abruptly applied his brakes. The rear wheel of the motorcycle locked up and slid out from under him. The motorcycle fell onto its right side and […]
Construction of Bridge Project Singletree Drive at Little Johns Creek, Copperopolis April 13, 2020 – December 31, 2020
Copperopolis, CA…Beginning on April 13, 2020 a bridge construction project will commence on Singletree Drive at Little Johns Creek in Copperopolis. This project will convert the existing low water crossing to a bridge structure. The road has been closed since the low water crossing was washed out in 2004. Driveway access along Singletree Drive will […]
Mark Twain Health Care District Making Free Cloth Masks Available
San Andreas, CA…During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC has now begun recommending that everyone wear a face covering when they go out in public. In response to this, and the fact that commercial medical masks are in limited supply and needed for medical and first responder personnel, Mark Twain Health Care District […]
Grid Buckling Under Late Season Storm & Snow, Thousands Start Week Powerless
Arnold, CA…Grid Buckling Under Late Season Storm & Snow as Thousands Start Week Powerless. PG&E Crews are back in the field this morning to patch up the damage mother nature did to their equipment. Below are the approximate outage areas. Some of the areas hardest hit are the Arnold, Cold Springs, Groveland & some lower […]
Distance Learning for the Remainder of the 2019-20 School Year for all Calaveras Schools
Angels Camp – “Based upon the statements from Governor Newsom and the letter from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Thurmond on March 31, 2020, we are looking at the reality that school campuses will not be reopening for standard operations for the remainder of the school year. It is important to understand we are not […]
Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Copper Cove Dr / Sawmill Rd
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Copper Cove Dr / Sawmill Rd Incident: 00217 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Copper Cove Dr / Sawmill Rd Loc Desc: BTWN QUIVER Lat/Lon: 37.934364 -120.626204 Detail Information 7:40 PM 7 [14] 1039 MERC CC 7:26 PM 6 [12] B49-020 1148 PSNGR TO RES / VEH WILL BE LEFT […]
Calaveras County Public Health Officer Clarifying “Stay-at-Home” Order Banning Recreational Stays at Lodging Facilities
San Andreas, CA..Calaveras County Public Health Officer Order Clarification of Governor’s and State Health Officer’s “Stay-at-Home” Order as Related to Lodging Facilities, March 26, 2020. WHEREAS, a state of emergency has been declared by the State of California, and local emergencies have been declared in Calaveras County in response to the virus COVID-19; and WHEREAS, […]
CCWD to Conduct Sewer Smoke Testing in Copperopolis Starting March 26
Copperopolis, CA…The Calaveras County Water District will be conducting smoke testing on its sewer system in Copperopolis from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the area of Arrowhead St., Bayview Dr. and Signal Hill Trail starting Thursday March 26 and continuing through the beginning of next week. Community members will observe smoke coming from various […]
CCWD Board Temporarily Suspends Utility Bill Late Fees and Lock-offs
San Andreas, CA…On Wednesday March 25, the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) Board of Directors voted unanimously to suspend utility bill late fees and lock-offs until June 1st. This is a temporary order in response to the COVID-19 emergency. CCWD customers are still responsible for paying standard base rates and consumptive charges on-time, but penalties […]
School Closure Extension Announced for Calaveras County Schools
Angels Camp, CA…Based on the recommendations from Dr. Dean Kelaita of the Calaveras County Public Health Department, the Calaveras County superintendents have made a unified, regional decision to extend school closures for at least as long as California Governor Gavin Newsom’s ‘Stay at Home Order’ is in effect. The safety and wellness of students, families […]
National Doctors’ Day 2020 is Monday, March 30 in United States
San Andreas, CA…Our doctors never seek gratitude. But they sure deserve it. On Doctors’ Day, we celebrate the dedicated professionals who impact, improve, and yes, save lives. Our doctors are the face of our medical centers and we couldn’t be prouder. Not just for everything they do, but for the kind and compassionate ways in […]
A Snowy & Wet Week Ahead, Perfect Weather for Staying In
Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast from the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow showers in the morning, then rain and snow showers likely in […]
Dignity Health Offers Free Virtual Urgent Care Visits for Patients Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms
San Andreas, CA….Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center today announced the launch of a free virtual urgent care service, Virtual Care Anywhere, for anyone in our community experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of the new coronavirus. Virtual urgent care visits are being encouraged as an initial care option for anyone who would like to discuss […]
CCWD Reminder to Only Flush Toilet Paper To Help Keep Wastewater Operators Safe
San Andreas, CA…CCWD would like to remind everyone that, other than human waste, toilet paper is the only acceptable flushable item. Paper towels, sanitary wipes, swiffers, etc., can damage wastewater infrastructure and require operators to work in close proximity to raw sewage. COVID‐19 can be present in wastewater, so it is particularly important during this […]
Scott Nanik, Superintendent of Schools at Calaveras County Office of Education speaking regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Angels Camp, CA…Scott Nanik, Superintendent of Schools at Calaveras County Office of Education speaking regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Coronavirus Information & Resources. From the desk of Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools Scott Nanik: We continue to be in uncharted territory. Yesterday I was on Facebook LIVE for Calaveras County OES. You can find it at […]
Collaborative Decision Initiates Calaveras School Closures Till April 6th
Angels Camp, CA…Today the Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools Scott Nanik coordinated a conference call with Calaveras County School District Superintendents and the Calaveras County Public Health. Based upon the recommendation of Public Health all Calaveras County schools will be closed immediately with hopes of reopening on April 6, 2020. Student, staff and community safety […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle Partially Submerged in Man Made Lake Near Stagecoach Rd / Buckboard Dr
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Partially Submerged in Man Made Lake Near Stagecoach Rd / Buckboard Dr Incident: 00098 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Stagecoach Rd / Buckboard Dr Loc Desc: 1/2 MILE JEO Lat/Lon: 37.985655 -120.691393 Detail Information 11:19 AM 8 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931 11:18 AM 7 [12] A49-002 REQ […]
Over Three Feet of Needed Snow Headed To The High Country
Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service in Sacramento the Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Rest Of Today Mostly sunny. Highs 44 to 59 higher elevations… 56 to 66 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Tonight At lower elevations, rain likely in the evening, […]
35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair Exhibits Wow
San Andreas, CA…Saturday, March 7, 2020 marked the 35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair with students participating from across the county. The annual event is held at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas and is made possible in part by a grant from the Teichert Foundation. Reese Roeder, a 6th grader from […]
Road Improvement Work on O’Byrnes Ferry Road Left Turn Lane Project has resumed
Copperopolis, CA…Construction has resumed at the O’Byrnes Ferry Road and Duchess Drive intersection in Copperopolis. This intersection will once again be impacted by construction to create a left turn lane and improve safety at the intersection. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to use caution in the area. Construction will take place on weekdays from 7:00 […]
35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair Exhibits Wow
San Andreas, CA…Saturday, March 7, 2020 marked the 35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair with students participating from across the county. The annual event is held at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas and is made possible in part by a grant from the Teichert Foundation. Reese Roeder, a 6th grader from […]
Copperopolis Elementary Closed Starting Tomorrow After Student Tests Positive for Covid-19
Copperopolis, CA…From MTUSD…”Dear Families, Teachers, and Staff, On Tuesday, March 10th after school dismissal, Calaveras Public Health confirmed that two members of a family in Copperopolis tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Their exposure to COVID-19 occurred outside of Calaveras County. One of those cases is currently enrolled at Copperopolis Elementary School. The public health […]
Coronavirus Arrives Locally as Two Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Copperopolis
San Andreas, CA…On March 10, 2020, following the informational update to the Board of Supervisors regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Calaveras Public Health received confirmation that two members of a family in Copperopolis tested positive for COVID-19. Their exposure to COVID-19 occurred outside of Calaveras County. One of those community members is a child, who is […]