San Andreas – Wednesday, May 1st , 2019, at 8:00 AM the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will require burning permits within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn hours will not be restricted; however, a transition […]
San Andreas, CA…Try the new Calaveras Connect today! Calaveras Transit is now…”Calaveras Connect” And our name isn’t the only thing that’s new! Direct from Valley Springs to Columbia College – 8X a day. Our Red Line offers direct service from Valley Springs, San Andreas and Angels Camp to Columbia College – 8 round trips each […]
Arnold, CA….The forecast for this week from the National Weather Service Sacramento Office for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 48 to 63 higher elevations…63 to 71 lower elevations. Snow level above 8000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph […]
Copperopolis, CA…Car enthusiasts love the Hot Copper Car Show, which takes place on the first Saturday in May each year. In fact, this event has been going for nearly 20 years now, and continues to grow in popularity year over year, featuring a raffle, live music, art & craft vendors, great food and drinks (2 […]
Copperopolis, CA…Elizabeth Frances Coil of Copperopolis passed away suddenly on April 8th, 2019 at the age of 33. Beth, as she was better known, was born in Sonora, Ca in 1985 to William and Paula Coil. She is survived by Father William Coil of Copperopolis, son Zackery Coil of West Point, sister and brother-in-law Meagen […]
Copperopolis, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is conducting an urgent pipeline leak repair that will temporarily impact water service to the Calypso Bay and Poker Flat communities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday April 23. Please conserve water during that time. While the repair is taking place, the impacted subdivisions are likely to experience […]
Milton, CA…39th Annual COPPEROPOLIS ROAD RACE (No, it is not in Copperopolis, it is nearby in Milton, Calaveras County, CA). A California Road Racing Classic; NCNCA Premier Series and Junior Series Saturday, April 20, 2019. Milton, California (Always the Day before Easter). Course: This is the same course as always: Milton, Rock Creek, Salt Spring […]
Murphys, CA…Each year the Angels-Murphy Rotary recognizes one teacher from each of the districts within Calaveras County and one teacher from the Calaveras County Office of Education. Recipients this year, from left to right, are Gordon Sadler, Bret Harte High School; Gigi Young, Copperopolis Elementary; Audrey Smith, West Point Elementary; Jared Hungerford, Calaveras County Office […]
San Andreas, CA…April 16th, 2019 – Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) has successfully recruited an internal medicine doctor to practice in Copperopolis at the Family Medical Center located in the Lake Tulloch Plaza. “MTMC is committed to enhancing services now and into the future, remarked MTMC Hospital President and CEO Doug Archer, “We are actively […]
Arnold, CA…The Detailed forecast from the National Weather Service for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 47 to 62 higher elevations… 59 to 69 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Partly cloudy. Lows 27 to 42 higher elevations…40 to 48 […]
San Andreas, CA – On Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 10 A.M. the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will be performing a system wide test of the Calaveras Alert Emergency Notification System. We would like to remind everyone that this is just a TEST. OEM is encouraging all residents to sign up for […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Mark Twain Union Elementary School District Board is back in action starting at %:30pm. The Agenda is below… Mark Twain Union Elementary School District BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA April 11, 2019 Open Session 5:30 P.M. / Closed Session 5:35 P.M. / Open Session 6:30 P.M. Location: District Boardroom / 981 […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown)..The Colby Westberg Stockman Award will be presented by the Westberg Family to an exhibitor who exemplifies an outstanding work ethic, social responsibility and fortitude. Colby was active in 4-H, FFA and the Bret Harte High School football program. He raised swine and beef. He helped others and encouraged younger exhibitors. The award […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Water District joined a large number of community, governmental and business organizations Monday April 9 for the 2019 On the Right Track event, which was organized by the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce. Per the Chamber, On the Right Track is a program designed to equip young adults with skills […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Driver Fell Asleep, Went Off Roadway Near Sr4 / Stallion Way Incident: 00380 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Stallion Way Loc Desc: JWO ANGELS CAMP Lat/Lon: 38.053294 -120.621834 Detail Information 10:11 PM 3 [9] 1039 3A / SAM BERRI / CALL #40616 10:08 PM 2 [5] VEH VISIBLE FRM RDWY […]
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte students perform the musical based on the hit movie at the Dr. Elliott A. Smart Performing Arts Center in Angels Camp, CA. Adults $10, Students & Seniors $5. 4 shows, including a Saturday matinee. This musical, like the movie, is rated PG-13. Parents should use discretion when deciding whether to allow […]
Arnold, CA…Spring has Sprung at least for a few days along the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Time to head outside. Today, Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 39 to 54 higher elevations…54 to 62 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph. Tonight, Mostly clear. Lows 21 to 36 higher elevations…34 […]
Arnold, CA….The Calendar says that spring is here and the detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is below along with the Warnings. Tonight, At lower elevations, rain showers likely in the evening, then rain after midnight. At higher elevations, rain and snow showers likely in the evening, then rain and snow after midnight. […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Collision Near Sr4 / Telegraph Dr Incident: 00136 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Telegraph Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.942656 -120.717386 Detail Information 12:37 PM 5 [9] 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 728-3931 12:35 PM 4 [8] A49-002 1185 12:10 PM 3 [5] 1039 CASO 12:10 PM 2 [4] OFF RDWY […]
Angels Camp, CA…Just after the high school wrestling practice ends, there comes an influx of little wrestlers that filter into Bret Harte’s “hot box” during the evening hours, to learn, practice and have fun under the “Wall of Fame” of the Bret Harte wrestling room and stand in awe of names such as Dillashaw, Dougherty […]
Copperopolis, CA…Mr. Rabeneau was driving his 1973 Chevrolet truck north on Little John Road north of Bow Drive at 55 miles per hour. A 75 year old pedestrian, Mr. Best, was walking north, near the right hand road edge of Little John Road. For an unknown reason, the front of the Chevrolet struck Mr. Best, […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pedestrian near Little John Rd / Bow Dr. Near Saddle Creek Entrance & pedestrian in ditch on side of roadway. Incident: 00348 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Little John Rd / Bow Dr Loc Desc: AT SADDLE CREEK ENTRANCE Lat/Lon: 37.929615 -120.640786 Detail Information 8:11 PM 5 [10] 1039 CALA SO/AIRMED […]
Arnold, CA…Below are the forecasts this week for the West Slope and Mother Lode regions. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely in the afternoon. Highs 22 to 37 higher elevations… 34 to 44 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to 2 […]
Copperopolis, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is holding a town hall meeting in Copperopolis in mid-March to seek community input on an upcoming construction project to improve the District’s sewer system around Lake Tulloch. The project is currently in the planning/design phase, which is expected to be complete by the end of 2019 with construction […]
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our generous community for making the 2019 ‘Take a Chance on Love’ Valentine’s Day Drawing a HUGE success! We are happy to report that we raised over $13k through the purchase of 2,524 tickets! Thank you to our generous prize […]
San Andreas, CA…The hours of operation at the six Calaveras County Transfer Stations including the Red Hill and Wilseyville Yard Waste Facilities will change effective March 1, 2019 to match existing operating hours at the Rock Creek Landfill. The number of operational hours and days of operation remains unchanged. Hours of operation are being moved […]
Arnold, CA…It will be another busy week along the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. the National weather service in Sacramento has added a Flash Flood Warning for good measure as well. Tonight: Heavy snow showers and heavy rain showers. Windy. Lows 22 to 36 higher elevations…34 to 42 lower elevations. No snow accumulation […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 5″ of new snow overnight! Cold temps this morning with 13F at 5am as the broad trough continues to push cold air out of British Columbia to the lower West Coast. With a high of 22F today and an expected 4-8″ of cold smoke type snow it’s gonna be a […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Pool Station Rd / SR4. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00132 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Pool Station Rd / SR4 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.044559 -120.647002 Detail Information 11:47 AM 1 [3] 2 VEHS Unit Information 11:47 AM 2 Unit Assigned 11:47 AM 1 Unit Enroute
San Andreas, CA…The following is from CHP’s San Andreas Office. The pictures show fairly significant damage to Poole Station Road after the flash flooding today. “We are getting reports from one of our Officers that the bridge on Pool Station Rd, 2 miles north of Riata Way has washed out.”
