Tree Mortality Update From Supervisor Michael Oliveira

Tree Mortality Update From Supervisor Michael Oliveira

Sacramento, CA…I have just returned from the most recent Governor’s Tree Mortality Committee meeting in Sacramento and wanted to take a moment to update you with new developments and information. The most recent Ariel Survey of tree mortality was performed on 5/19/16 and is reporting that there are approximately 693,000 dead trees in Calaveras County, […]

Fires Caused By Negligence In Marijuana Gardens! $1,408,664 In Suppression Costs

Fires Caused By Negligence In Marijuana Gardens!  $1,408,664 In Suppression Costs

San Andreas, CA…Fire investigators from the CAL FIRE Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit have determined that negligent use of equipment and improperly installed electrical systems on marijuana cultivation sites have caused several fires in the past few weeks. The Mountain Ranch Road Fire started on June 14, 2016, was contained to a large illegal debris pile, […]

Authority To Construct Asphalt Hot Plant In Calaveras County California ~ CB Asphalt

Authority To Construct Asphalt Hot Plant In Calaveras County California ~ CB Asphalt

Angels Camp, CA…This press release is a continued effort to notify, update and provide clarity to and for the citizens of Calaveras County with regard to the ongoing efforts by our combined entities to construct and operate a Hot Mixed Asphalt Plant in Calaveras County. CB Asphalt, Chester Bross Construction, Ford Construction, Foothill Materials, Sutton […]

Celebration Of Life On July 30th For George Richard Wendt, Founder Of O.A.R.S

Celebration Of Life On July 30th For George Richard Wendt, Founder Of O.A.R.S

Angels Camp, CA…George Richard Wendt, respected river runner and founder of O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists), died on Saturday July 9, 2016. He was 74. George died at the UC Davis Medical Center from complications caused by a non-Hodgkins lymphoma. After initially being diagnosed in late-August of 2015, then following what seemed to be a […]

The Great Calaveras County Cannabis Debate Is Tuesday, July 12, 2016

The Great Calaveras County Cannabis Debate Is Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Murphys, CA…Join us for an Lively Conversation Regarding two November Ballot Measures: Commercial Cannabis Cultivation in Calaveras County. Legalization of Marijuana in California. Proponent for the Calaveras County Measure to Regulate Cannabis Cultivation: Merita Callaway – Calaveras County Supervisor – 1993/2014. Arguing for a County Measure to Ban Commercial Cannabis Cultivation: Bill McManus – Calaveras […]

Meadowmont Pharmacy Now Hiring

Meadowmont Pharmacy Now Hiring

Arnold, CA…Meadowmont Pharmacy is hiring a clerk part time Monday – Friday 9 – 6 and must be able to work Saturday 10 – 3 Thank You Juanita Bush Meadowmont Pharmacy Office Manager 209-795-1155(P) 209-795-6862(F) meadowmontpharmacy@gmail.com

The Premier Of “The One Percent” Weekly Entertainment Show

The Premier Of “The One Percent” Weekly Entertainment Show

Arnold, CA…Tonight is the Premier of “The One Percent” it gets its name from the USDA Study that ranked all 3,111 counties in the lower 48 based on the “natural amenities index”. The index hopes to be “a measure of the physical characteristics of a county area that enhance the location as a place to […]

Supervisor Run Off Candidates Speak

Supervisor Run Off Candidates Speak

San Andreas, CA…District One supervisor candidates for the run off election in November were guests on local Public Access Television (PATV) Taxpayer Alert! The two 30 minute programs feature Supervisor Cliff Edson and former Supervisor Gary Tofanelli. The primary election votes were very close. Edson previously won the seat from Tofanelli in a 2012 election. […]

Beth Childs/Genna Hurst Scholarship Awarded by Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF)

Beth Childs/Genna Hurst Scholarship Awarded by Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF)

San Andreas, CA…The Beth E. Childs/ Genna Hurst Renewable Scholarship administered by the Calaveras Community Foundation was presented during the Awards night at Calaveras High School in early June. The 2016 scholarship committee selected Kelly Baird as the recipient. Kelly, an ambitious young woman with a 4.306 GPA, is the daughter of proud parents, Hope […]

Is It Time To Rethink Or No Longer Rely On Our Power Grid After Yesterday?

Is It Time To Rethink Or No Longer Rely On Our Power Grid After Yesterday?

Arnold, CA…First and foremost Thank You to all of our fire personnel who do a remarkable job protecting our area every fire season!! The question is have we reached the point where we should start rethinking how we distribute the energy that powers our homes, businesses & recreation venues. Last year the unspeakable damage from […]

Pinnell’s Carpet One Voted Best In The Mother Lode!

Pinnell’s Carpet One Voted Best In The Mother Lode!

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA…“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 Pinnell’s has been in the flooring industry and has been serving the tri-county area for over 40 years! […]

CCWD Debuts, New Upgraded Payment Processing System

CCWD Debuts, New Upgraded Payment Processing System

San Andreas, CA…CCWD is pleased to announce it has implemented a more secure, convenient and user-friendly payment processing system called Paymentus. This system provides significant benefits to customers, enabling them to securely pay their bills faster and more conveniently. To use this new system, customers must create new online accounts – registering is easy and only takes a […]

Greenhorn Creek Now Hiring For Several Positions

Greenhorn Creek Now Hiring For Several Positions

Angels Camp, CA…Greenhorn Creek is now hiring for several positions including Landscaping, Sous Chef at CAMPS, Golf Shop and Outside Staff. Details are enclosed… LANDSCAPING POSITIONS HIRING IMMEDIATELY AT GREENHORN CREEK. Landscaping Personnel operates light motorized equipment and does a daily routine that maintains the landscaping around the Restaurant, Fireside, Pool, Maintenance building, offices and […]

CCWD Board Approves Urban Water Management Plan

CCWD Board Approves Urban Water Management Plan

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors unanimously approved the 2015 Update of the Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), which is one of the central water resources planning documents for large water agencies in the state. To view the updated plan and appendices, click here. “The comprehensive overview of the District’s water […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Announces Availability Of Community Grant Funding

Mark Twain Medical Center Announces Availability Of Community Grant Funding

San Andreas, CA…SAN ANDREAS, CA, June 24, 2016- Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) through its affiliation with Dignity Health, has announced the opening of the 2016 Dignity Health Community Grants Program. Each grant program candidate must submit a letter of intent by the July 29th deadline in order to be considered. Applicants must be a […]

New Melones Lake Marina Celebrates Second Season & Adds New 60Ft Party Cruiser To Fleet!

New Melones Lake Marina Celebrates Second Season & Adds New 60Ft Party Cruiser To Fleet!

Angels Camp, CA…New Melones Lake Marina hosted the June Calaveras Chamber Mixer and used the event to show off their expanded fleet and facilities as they power their way into their second season under ownership of the Mills Family. Highlighting their new offerings is a brand new 60ft Party Cruiser. This boat is almost ship […]

Alchemy Now Hiring For Two Positions

Alchemy Now Hiring For Two Positions

Murphys, CA…Alchemy now hiring two positions: 1. Full time/part time server. This position would include bar tending shifts, waiting shifts and hosting shifts. You, looking to work weekends, self starter, friendly, outgoing, great sense of humor and a great love of REAL beer, wine, and food. 2. Full time Line Cook. This position would include […]

Local Teens Donate To Help Butte Fire Survivors

Local Teens Donate To Help Butte Fire Survivors

Mountain Ranch, CA…Almost $1,000 was raised by three area high school drama students recently who wanted to help survivors of the Butte Fire. “This is a wonderful, compassionate gesture,” said Allen Sender, Chairman of Calaveras Recovers, as he accepted the check on behalf of the all-volunteer group. Calaveras Recovers is the long-term, post disaster recovery […]

Dogwood Seasonal Cuisine Rolls Into Summer

Dogwood Seasonal Cuisine Rolls Into Summer

Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes with Chef/Owner Don McPherson at the beautiful Dogwood restaurant in Arnold. Don has brought another fine dining establishment to our area and they focus on fresh, high quality ingredients exquisitely prepared. Dogwood’s food takes center stage in their spotless display kitchen. The great meals along […]

Steve Cox & Paul De Baldo Honored For Their Service To Bret Harte Students

Steve Cox & Paul De Baldo Honored For Their Service To Bret Harte Students

Angels Camp, CA…At their June 20th board meeting, Bret Harte Union High School District board member Gail Bunge presented this year’s Parent/Community Volunteer Awards to Steve Cox and Paul De Baldo, both of Copperopolis. Nominated by retiring Agriculture teacher Roy Beck, Cox was recognized for his volunteer work with FFA and the Ag Department. Along […]

Hogan Asphalt Plant Moving To Carson Hill ~ By Supervisors Steve Kearney & Cliff Edson

Hogan Asphalt Plant Moving To Carson Hill ~ By Supervisors Steve Kearney & Cliff Edson

Valley Springs & Angels Camp, CA…Over the weekend much was said on social media regarding the removal of the stored asphalt plant at the Hogan Quarry. At this time we are able to share the evolution of this project. The issues regarding the Asphalt Plant are complex and confusing. As county supervisors we have not […]

Grants Awarded For Job Training & Health Literacy

Grants Awarded For Job Training & Health Literacy

Sonora, CA…In December 2014, HealthLitNow, (www.healthlitnow.org) a 501(c)3 non-profit, was launched from the Tuolumne County Innovation Lab (www.myinnovationlab.org) to provide Public Health Literacy programs for K-12 students throughout Tuolumne County and the Sierra Region. Public Health Literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals and groups can obtain, process, understand, evaluate, and act on […]

KIND & Microsoft Launch Software Targeting Government Cannabis Contracts

KIND & Microsoft Launch Software Targeting Government Cannabis Contracts

Los Angeles, CA…KIND Financial, the leader in technology for cannabis compliance, today announced the launch of KIND Government Solutions with Microsoft Corp. to acquire government-facing contracts for seed to sale tracking. Microsoft selected KIND to participate in its newly created Microsoft Health and Human Services Pod for Managed Service Providers. The goal of this relationship […]

Angels Camp City Council Back In Action Next Tuesday At 6pm

Angels Camp City Council Back In Action Next Tuesday At 6pm

Angels Camp, CA…Angels Camp City Council will back In action next Tuesday At 6pm. Some items for discussion and action are….Museum Commissioners, Planning Commissioners, Budget, Impact Fees, Unlawful Camping and more. The complete agenda is enclosed…. CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, June 21, 2016 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Wes Kulm ANGELS FIRE HOUSE Vice Mayor […]