National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
San Andreas, CA…National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
CUSD Elementary Schools Reopening on Monday, October 23
San Andreas, CA…All elementary school sites will be open effective Monday, October 23. There will be sufficient staffing in place, using CUSD staff as well as substitute staff, to provide a safe, secure and productive learning environment for our elementary students. We are also working to re-open our middle school and high schools as soon […]
CTA Stands in Solidarity with Calaveras Teachers
Burlingame, CA…California Teachers Association President Eric Heins issued the following statement today in support of the Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association’s strike over unresolved disputes concerning class sizes, school safety issues and professional pay. “All students, regardless of ZIP code, deserve a quality education taught by highly qualified teachers, and that is especially true for our […]
Negotiations Continue Between CUSD & Teacher’s Union. CUSD Offers 2% Signing Bonus & 3% Salary Increase
San Andreas, CA…As CUSD continues negotiations with the Calaveras Unified Educators Association (CUEA), the district is working to address areas of need without jeopardizing our fiscal ability to provide programs to meet the needs of our students. To date, our offers have already provided the following: · Reduced class sizes in grades TK-3 to 24:1 […]
Calaveras Teachers Remain on Picket Lines; Will Canvass Community for Support to End Strike
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras teachers are back on the picket lines today after talks Wednesday failed to settle a fair contract for teachers. “We thought we had a deal on Wednesday, we came in ready to settle this and not strike based on what we heard from Superintendent Mark Campbell and the school board. And it […]
Due to Teachers Strike all Calaveras Unified Schools to Remain Closed on Friday
San Andreas, CA…Given the ongoing uncertainty regarding available teaching and support staff due to the teachers strike, and the resulting inability to secure sufficient staffing to operate safe, secure and productive schools, all CUSD schools will be closed on Friday. We are working to determine who will be reporting to their assigned positions and what […]
Schools Forced to Close as Calaveras Teachers Strike
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras teachers are on strike today after late night talks failed to settle a fair contract for teachers. The 138 teachers in the Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) will be picketing at eight locations. Superintendent Mark Campbell was forced to close schools for today, despite claiming last week that the district was prepared […]
Traffic Update….Collision On Hwy 12 Between Toyon & Valley Springs
Valley Springs, CA….CHP…is reporting a collision blocking lanes between Toyon Middle School & Valley Springs. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00083 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr12 Loc Desc: 26 BW TOYON MIDDLE SCHL AND VLY SPRINGS Lat/Lon: 38.212236 -120.755198 Close Detail Information 8:15 AM 6 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 […]
Striking Teachers Forcing All CUSD Schools to Close Thursday & Probably Friday
San Andreas, CA…Update on Calaveras Unified Negotiations (CUSD and CUEA-Teachers) and the Teachers Strike. District officials and teacher leaders engaged in informal negotiations late into Wednesday night, yet were unable to reach a resolution to the contract negotiations. CUSD Teachers, as communicated on Tuesday, plan to start their official strike on Thursday, October 19. The […]
Commission on Aging Recognizes 2017 Senior Volunteers
San Andreas, CA…On October 11, 2017, the Calaveras County Commission on Aging celebrated the annual selection of the Senior Volunteer of the Year with four top awards on behalf of the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors. Lifetime of the Year award was presented to King McPherson of Murphys, Senior Volunteer Man of the Year was […]
Sheriff DiBasilio Obtains New Equipment for the SO
San Andreas, CA…The sheriff and the sheriff’s office administrative team continue to work to solve outdated equipment conditions. A purchase last week totaling $11,937.61 included 6 bulletproof vests, 30 rapid containment batons with holsters along with various holsters for pistols and radios. The batons finish out updating the patrol and corrections divisions with batons. Last […]
Teachers Union Calls For Strike Starting October 19th Citing Inadequate Pay, Out-of-Control Class Sizes & School Safety Issues
San Andreas, CA…Today 138 teachers in the Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) announced that they will go on strike. The Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA) will go out on strike Thursday, October 19, 2017, over unresolved disputes concerning class sizes, school safety issues and professional pay. “We don’t want to strike, but we will for […]
Calaveras Unified Educators Set October 19th Strike Date
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Unified Educators Association (CUEA) has set a strike date of Thursday, October 19, 2017. While we are close to agreement on most items and issues being negotiated, the most significant gap appears to be with teacher compensation. We have offered a 2% salary increase and they have proposed a 6.5% salary […]
Traffic Update….Minor Injury Off Road Excursion off Burson Road
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a Dodge Pickup has gone off of Burson Road. It apparently an unplanned excursion that has resulted in minor injuries. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00307 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 3548 Burson Rd Loc Desc: X DAKOTA Lat/Lon: 38.193488 -120.889916 Close Detail Information 5:27 PM 7 [10] […]
Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Extension of Time for Calaveras Business Park
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 Extension of Time for approved TSTM 2002-124 for the Calaveras Business Park The applicant is requesting an extension of time to extend the expiration date of approved Tentative Subdivision Tract Map 2002-124 for […]
Good Morning Calaveras on November 1st with CHP Lieutenant Commander John Warren
San Andreas, CA…Join us on November 1st for our Good Morning Calaveras breakfast at Mark Twain Medical Center! Guest Speaker: Lieutenant Commander John Warren, California Highway Patrol
Men’s Health is Workshop Focus for the Month of November
San Andreas, CA…Men’s health is the topic of a free workshop on Nov. 9 at Mark Twain Medical Center. “Tackle Your Health” is the theme for the 10 a. m. to noon event focusing on lifestyle and health resources for men. A variety of presenters and health resource organizations will be featured and lunch is […]
Home, Barn & 12 Acres Burn on Friday Afternoon In Lake Camanche Area
Jackson, CA…From the Amador Sheriff’s Office..”Around 3:30 this afternoon the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible barn on fire in the area of Coal Mine Road and Reservation Road. Due to the wind and dry fuels the fire quickly spread, triggering evacuations along Camanche Parkway North, Coal Mine Road, Reservation Road, and Buena […]
Arlene Cloward Ashcraft 1934 – 2017
Paloma, CA…Arlene Cloward Ashcraft, December 22, 1934 – October 10, 2017. Arlene Ashcraft, age 82, passed in her home in Paloma CA with her family by her side after a long illness with Breast Cancer and Lymphadema. Arleme was born in Salt Lake City Utah to Marie and R.l. Cloward. When she was six months […]
‘Mammo-GLAM’ – ‘Girls-Night-Out’ with a Serious Purpose
San Andreas, CA…Two “Mammo-GLAM” events marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October give local women the opportunity to overcome fear of a critical health screening by surrounding it with some quality girlfriend time. Think of it as “girls-night-out” with a serious purpose – helping women overcome mammogram fears and shape a healthy future. Oct. 10 […]
Calaveras Rolls On With “Big Game” Bragging Rights Over Bret Harte 45 – 7
San Andreas, CA…The 2017 “Big Game” is now in the history books and Calaveras Tomahawk Chopped the Frogs 45 – 7. Calaveras put 14 on the board in the first quarter, 13 in the second, 10 in the third and 8 in the fourth. Bret harte hopped on the board with 7 in the third […]
Crossing California, Sierra to the Sea, October 8 through November 26 at Petroglyphe
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Crossing California, Sierra to the Sea, Dale Laitinen. Reception – Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 2-5 pm. Exhibition runs October 8 through November 26, 2017 At Petroglyphe Gallery 8317 Main Street, Mokelumne Hill Crossing California, Sierra to the Sea is a celebration of Dale Laitinen’s favorite places seen while crisscrossing the great state of […]
Two Day Walker Trail Marijuana Eradication
Copperopolis, CA…On 10-4-17 members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team accompanied Code Compliance Officers on the service of an abatement warrant at a marijuana cultivation site on Walker Trail, which is rurally located between Copperopolis and Jenny Lind. This location was pending finalized registration with the Planning Department as a commercial medical […]
“Pink In The Night” Brought the Community Together for Breast Cancer Awareness!
Valley Springs, CA…The Community came together to honor those who have fought or may fight a battle against Breast Cancer. This great sponsored by Mark Twain Medical Center & The Mark Twain Health Care District. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month they hold the great “Pink in the Night” event every year. They […]
Make Plans for “A Night at the USO” Don’t Miss It!
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Arts Council is hosting “A Night at the USO,” a fundraiser to pay for free art lessons for local veterans and their families. It’s going to be a GREAT evening with dancing and dining. Will you enlist to be a part of this fun-filled step back in time? ★ Dance […]
Time to Get Serious About the Importance of Healthy Eating ~ Dr. Athena Taylan
San Andreas, CA…While diet fads come and go, the best practice for healthy living is rooted in something we heard as children from our parents: eat fruits and vegetables. It is as true today as it was a generation ago: Fruits and vegetables lead to a healthier lifestyle. September is “Fruits and Veggies: More Matters […]
Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 26th
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below Daily_Log_09-26-2017 Daily_Log_09-25-2017 Daily_Log_09-24-2017 Daily_Log_09-23-2017 Daily_Log_09-22-2017 Daily_Log_09-21-2017 Daily_Log_09-20-2017 Daily_Log_09-19-2017 Daily_Log_09-18-2017 Daily_Log_09-17-2017 Daily_Log_09-16-2017 Daily_Log_09-15-2017 Daily_Log_09-14-2017 Daily_Log_09-13-2017 Daily_Log_09-12-2017 Daily_Log_09-11-2017 Daily_Log_09-10-2017 Daily_Log_09-09-2017 Daily_Log_09-08-2017 Daily_Log_09-07-2017 Daily_Log_09-06-2017 Daily_Log_09-05-2017 Daily_Log_09-04-2017 Daily_Log_09-03-2017 Daily_Log_09-01-2017 Daily_Log_08-30-2017 Daily_Log_08-29-2017 Daily_Log_08-28-2017 Daily_Log_08-27-2017 Daily_Log_08-26-2017 Daily_Log_08-25-2017 Daily_Log_08-24-2017 Daily_Log_08-23-2017 Daily_Log_08-21-2017 Daily_Log_08-20-2017 Daily_Log_08-19-2017
Valley Springs Man Arrested for Allegations of Child Pornography
Valley Springs, CA…Yesterday, 9-25-17 at about 9:00am, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Detectives assisted agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the service of an arrest warrant on Nicholas Watkins, age 29, of Valley Springs. Watkins was taken into custody at a business in Mountain Ranch without incident and turned over to FBI agents. […]
Three Arrested After Pursuit of Possible Robbery Suspects
Valley Springs, CA…On 9-24-17 at about 0100 hours, a Calaveras County deputy patrolling the Wallace area noticed a Ford Mustang travelling eastbound on Highway 12 swerve off and on the roadway, and then come to a stop in the road. The deputy initiated a traffic enforcement stop, at which time the suspect vehicle accelerated and […]
Refer A Friend & Get 60 Days Free Service From CAL-WASTE
Calaveras County, CA…Refer A Friend & Get 60 Days Free Service From CAL-WASTE