Mountain Ranch, CA…On 05/22/2017 at approximately 9:00 AM, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies with the assistance of Calaveras County Code Enforcement served a search warrant on a property located on the 8400 block of West Murray Creek Road in Mountain Ranch. The search warrant was conducted on an unregistered illegal marijuana grow. As Deputies arrived at […]
Mountain Ranch CA…Michael O’Keefe 12-15-39 to 5-11-17 (77 years old). Born to Betty and Bill O’Keefe in Prairie Village, Kansas. This “hayseed” came to California by way of a scholarship to Stanford in Electrical Engineering. He transferred over to UC Berkeley for Police Science, then became a Berkeley police officer (later Inspector) for many years. […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Michael O’Keefe 12-15-39 to 5-11-17 (77 years old) Born to Betty and Bill O’Keefe in Prairie Village, Kansas. This “hayseed” came to California by way of a scholarship to Stanford in Electrical Engineering. He transferred over to UC Berkeley for Police Science. Then became a Berkeley police officer (later Inspector) for many years. […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent Mark Campbell received legal notice reminding him of the district’s obligation to bargain in good faith class size reduction with the Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA). Calaveras teachers are at impasse with the district over class size, specifically for transitional kindergarten to third grade. CUEA President Lorraine […]
San Andreas, CA…Summer evenings never sounded as good as they do on Wednesdays in Calaveras County. For the 26th year, the Calaveras County Arts Council is presenting Music in the Parks, starting June 14 and ending August 16, every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There’s an all new line up of local and […]
Arnold, CA…We would like to say a big Thank You for giving us the opportunity to provide your waste removal and recycling collection service in 2017! We appreciate your continued business. It’s a milestone anniversary for Cal-Waste Recovery Systems. See what’s coming this year as we celebrate 90 Years of Cal-Waste! Our family owned business […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Dorothy Ann Matthews, age 88, passed away in the early morning of May 1, 2017 at her home in Mountain Ranch, California, after a long struggle with cancer. Dorothy was one of seven children, Solely survived by her brother John. Siblings Joseph, Alfred, Wilber, Nelson, and Matilda rest in peace. Left behind are […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Steven Van Jones, 63, died Friday, April 14, 2017 at the Mark Twain Hospital from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He leave behind his son, Steven Van Jones, 2 twin grandsons, Silas and Peyton Van Jones Roberts, brother Daryl Jones, sister Debra True, father Elbert Jones and many close friends. Born and raised in […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below Daily_Log_04-20-2017 Daily_Log_04-21-2017 Daily_Log_04-22-2017 Daily_Log_04-23-2017 Daily_log_04-24-2017 Daily_log_04-25-2017 Daily_Log_04-26-2017 Daily_Log_04-27-2017 Daily_Log_04-28-2017 Daily_Log_04-29-2017 Daily_Log_04-30-2017 Daily_Log_05-01-2017 Daily_Log_05-02-2017
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-804 for APN: 034-002-016. Sarah Hodson is appealing the denial of application 2016-804 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The site is […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-654 for APN: 036-031-017. Norman Gunsell and Aime Volpe-Gunsell are appealing the denial of application 2016-654 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-656 for APN: 036-001-051. Norman Gunsell and Aime Volpe-Gunsell are appealing the denial of application 2016-656 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Planning Department has released the draft of the Commercial Cannabis Ban Ordinance. Its’ intent….”It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to prohibit, to the maximum extent allowed under state law, with limited exceptions, the commercial, medical, and recreational cultivation, manufacture, testing, distribution, transportation, and storage of cannabis in […]
Murphys, CA…The 11th Annual Taste of Calaveras Is April 22nd At Ironstone & Showcases the Finest Wine, Culinary Treats & Art. More than 40 of Calaveras County’s most acclaimed winemakers, restaurateurs and plein air artists will converge at Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, for the Tenth annual Taste of Calaveras from noon to […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2016-517 APPEAL of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application for APN 020-027-121 Fletcher Pratt, on behalf of Green Portals Patients Group, is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of an application for commercial […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-561 for APN: 021-010-030. Ray Moore is appealing the denial of application 2016-561 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The site is […]
San Andreas, CA…The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee saw some intense spelling competition on Thursday, April 6 at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium. Fifty students competed from the following schools: Avery Middle School, Bret Harte High School, Calaveras High School, Christian Family Learning Center, Copperopolis Elementary, Jenny Lind Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, San […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…The tragic notifications to his family have been completed and Calaveras County Coroner Kevin Raggio has released that it was 22 year old Christopher Hiser from Sonora that lost his life yesterday when he was struck by a limb from a tree. He was working for a tree contractor and was in a […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…On 04/06/17 at 11:20 AM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Whiskey Slide Road north of the intersection of West Murray Creek Road, in Mountain Ranch for an Industrial Accident. A 21-year old male who was employed by a tree cutting contractor was removing an oak tree from a rural property […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…We just confirmed with the Calaveras County Coroner that a Sonora man in his early 20s lost his life in tree work on Whiskey Slide Road yesterday. According to the Coroner’s office a limb from higher up on the tree came loose, fell on the man and he sustained fatal injuries. Notifications to […]
San Andreas, CA…On 04/01/17 at 8:30 PM, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to 345 St. Charles Street in San Andreas for a victim of a stabbing. Deputies learned that a 22-year-old man from Mountain Ranch was allegedly trying to purchase marijuana at Turner Park when a physical altercation ensued. The unknown suspect stabbed the […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Walking into the visitor’s center at California Cavern, State Historic Landmark, you are greeted by a prehistoric cave bear skeleton, minerals of many shapes and sizes, friendly employees and a sign that reads, ” Do not lick the walls”. “We don’t like cave wall licking.” said Derek Pierce, manager of California Cavern, located […]
San Andreas, CA…I have been repeatedly asked about Marijuana and the safety of Calaveras citizens. Last year the voters of California chose to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and to allow the small scale cultivation of marijuana. In addition, marijuana cultivation has now become a land use issue based upon decisions by the […]
San Andreas, CA…In just a few days we need to decide WHERE to move the remaining supplies of home furnishings for over a dozen survivors of the Butte Fire who’s homes are yet unfinished. These “House-In-A-Box” supplies need to be stored for up to six months (we’ll be done with distribution before September, and some […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Join us for the 5th Annual Mountain Ranch 4-H Club Chili Cook Off in the park on Sunday, April 2nd! Chili, Music, Petting Zoo, Snack Bar, Silent Auction, Cash Prize, Family Fun! Proceeds Directly benefit the Mountain Ranch 4-H Club including the costs associated with the county fair in May. CHILI COOKS NEEDED! […]
Valley Springs, CA…Sender’s Market Ace Hardware in Valley Springs is seeking qualified individuals to fill the positions of Hardware Sales Floor, and Contractors Corner. We offer competitive wages as well as an excellent benefit package for full time employees. Sender’s Market Ace Hardware is family owned and operated. Please apply in person at 72 South […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Spring Fling at the Mountain Ranch Community Hall, April 8, 2017. Doors open 5:00 PM Dinner 6:00 PM Entertainment 7-9:00 PM Everything is coming up daisies as we gear up for our first fundraiser of the year. This event will be entertaining and lots of fun. The Northern California Brothers (NCB) winners of […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Another successful home building project — full of teamwork, sweat and love! After 18 months of living out of her camp trailer since the Butte Fire leveled her home in 2015, Mary Sacks walked 20 feet across a makeshift sidewalk of wooden pallets into her brand new home constructed entirely by volunteers. On […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Sender’s Market in Mountain Ranch is seeking qualified individual for our Deli Department. PT/FT. Sender’s Market is family owned and operated. We offer competitive wages as well as an excellent benefit package for full time employees. Please apply in person at Sender’s Market 8111 Garabaldi St. Mt. Ranch, ask for Martin. Or call/email […]
Mountain Ranch, CA… Here we go again. A new election with commercial cultivation is once again on the table. The growers are going to keep on with their argument that they are all about their community and that they are doing mankind a service by providing the miracle drug, marijuana. Their sacrifice is going to […]
