Bret Harte’s Kaiya Hall Takes Top Spelling Bee Honors

Bret Harte’s Kaiya Hall Takes Top Spelling Bee Honors

San Andreas, CA…The 48th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee pitted the county’s top spellers against each other on Thursday, April 14th at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium. Assistant Superintendent Scott Nanik, the spelling moderator of the event, read words from the Marin County Junior High Spelling Word List. The students wrote the words down, […]

CUSD Board Back In Action On April 19th

CUSD Board Back In Action On April 19th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Unified School District Board will be back in action on April 19th in the board room at the district office in San Andreas. The meeting gets underway for the public with the open session at 6pm. The full agenda is enclosed…. Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids and […]

Sierra Water Filtration & Pump Service 209.736.2186

Sierra Water Filtration & Pump Service 209.736.2186

Angels Camp, CA…Call Sierra Water Filtration & Pump Service For All Your Water Needs. They are your Complete Water Treatment Products, Systems & Design Solution. From Pumps, Tanks, Filters & Softeners to Specialized Iron, Sulphur & Treatment Filters. The Serve Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties. Give Sierra Water Filtration & Pump Service A Call For […]

Calaveras County To Prepare Environmental Impact Report On Medical Cannabis Ordinance

Calaveras County To Prepare Environmental Impact Report On Medical Cannabis Ordinance

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County will be preparing an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed new medical cannabis ordinance. The ordinance will permit and regulate cannabis cultivation in the county and provide for commercial activities associate with medical cannabis. A Notice of Preparation, used to scope the issues that the EIR should consider, has been issued […]

First Two Post Butte Fire Recovery Homes To Be Unveiled On Monday

First Two Post Butte Fire Recovery Homes To Be Unveiled On Monday

San Andreas, CA…The first two homes to be built by Calaveras Recovers will be unveiled at the 9 a.m. Monday, April 4, meeting at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints hall at 221 Church Hill Road, San Andreas. “We are excited to finally get started on these two homes,” said Allen Sender, president of […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through March 30th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through March 30th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… Daily_Log_03-09-2016 Daily_Log_03-10-2016 Daily_Log_03-30-2016 Daily_Log_03-29-2016 Daily_Log_03-28-2016 Daily_Log_03-27-2016 Daily_Log_03-26-2016 Daily_Log_03-25-2016 Daily_Log_03-24-2016 Daily_Log_03-23-2016 Daily_Log_03-22-2016 Daily_Log_03-21-2016 Daily_Log_03-20-2016 Daily_Log_03-19-2016 Daily_Log_03-18-2016 Daily_Log_03-17-2016 Daily_Log_03-16-2016 Daily_Log_03-15-2016 Daily_Log_03-14-2016 Daily_Log_03-13-2016 Daily_Log_03-12-2016 Daily_Log_03-11-2016

99.5% of Registered Butte Fire Properties Cleared of Debris

99.5% of Registered Butte Fire Properties Cleared of Debris

Mountain Ranch, CA…Debris removal is now complete on 99.5% of participating properties. 3 crews continue to make great progress working a seven day work week. Soil Samples have been approved on 693 properties and erosion control completed on 560 properties. The Building Department continues to encourage residents to submit building plans for review and complete […]

Shots Fired After A Vehicle Collision. Multiple Charges For Rail Road Flat Woman

Shots Fired After A Vehicle Collision.  Multiple Charges For Rail Road Flat Woman

Mountain Ranch, CA…On March 27th at approximately 10:40am Calaveras Sheriff;s Deputies responded to assist CHP Officers with a single vehicle collision in Mountain Ranch on Wharregard Road. Deputies and Officers found a pickup truck on its side off of the roadway. The driver of the vehicle was not at the scene. They also noticed blood […]

Nathaniel James Jeff-Crum 2001 – 2016

Mountain Ranch, CA…Nathaniel James Jeff-Crum was born March 10, 2001 in Jackson, CA. He grew up and lived in Mountain Ranch, CA and passed away there on March 15, 2016 at 15 years old. Nathan was home schooled through Calaveras River Academy. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his dirt bike, playing baseball, and […]

Mother Lode Madness 3 on 3 Tournament! Be a part of the Madness!

Mother Lode Madness 3 on 3 Tournament!  Be a part of the Madness!

San Andreas, CA…The deadline to register for the 2016 Mother Lode Madness 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is approaching. If you haven’t done so already, get your team for this year’s event finalized and mail your entry form in by Friday, April 8! Boys and girls, men and women of all ages are invited to […]

You May Still Qualify For A New House on Your Property

You May Still Qualify For A New House on Your Property

Mountain Ranch, CA…Residents who lost their uninsured or underinsured homes in the Butte Fire last September are encouraged to contact Calaveras Recovers to see how the all-volunteer group may be able to assist them in rebuilding their homes. “We have trained Personal Advocates standing by ready to assess people’s unmet immediate needs and long-term housing […]

High School Artists Featured in annual Show at Calaveras Arts Council

High School Artists Featured in annual Show at Calaveras Arts Council

San Andreas, CA…ArtSpirit, the 19th annual High School Juried Exhibition opened on March 4th in Calaveras Arts Council’s Gallery Store. Student artists are from Calaveras and Bret Harte high schools and submitted artwork created during their classroom sessions. The artwork was judged and ribbons are hung on the pieces in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place […]

Flood Watch Issued For Areas Including Calaveras County From Late Tonight Through Sunday Afternoon

Flood Watch Issued For Areas Including Calaveras County From Late Tonight Through Sunday Afternoon

San Andreas, CA…National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a flood watch for a portion of Northern California including Calaveras County from late tonight through Sunday afternoon. Saturated soils and swollen small creeks and streams from recent rains have primed the area for potential flooding with the approaching storms. A series of storms will bring […]

Calaveras County Announces Free Music In The Parks for 2016

Calaveras County Announces Free Music In The Parks for 2016

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Arts Council has hosted free summer concerts for over two decades.  Music in the Parks 2016 will be another great music series.  The “first day of summer” starts a week earlier in Calaveras County.  On Wednesday, June 15, the Calaveras Arts Council begins its 25nd year of providing free music in the […]

It’s “A Butte Bash” Party March 12th

It’s “A Butte Bash” Party March 12th

Mountain Ranch, CA…Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 3 PM to whenever there will be a party, a “FREE Butte Bash” at the Mountain Ranch Community Club, featuring live music, soft drinks, food, and fun. We welcome everyone and their friends to come together for a little joy. This event is being organized by the Mountain […]

Mtn Ranch Rd Is Closed From Lower To Upper Michel. No Truck Traffic Allowed On Mtn Ranch Rd. Other Vehicles Detoured Onto Michel

Mtn Ranch Rd Is Closed From Lower To Upper Michel. No Truck Traffic Allowed On Mtn Ranch Rd. Other Vehicles Detoured Onto Michel

San Andreas, CA…Please be advised that Public Works must temporarily close Mountain Ranch Road to replace a cross culvert that failed during the flooding event. Mountain Ranch Road is closed from Lower Michel Road to Upper Michel Road. At this time, NO TRUCK TRAFFIC is allowed on Mountain Ranch Road. Passenger traffic will detour onto […]

Mountain Ranch Road Hard Closure & Detour To Michel Road Due To Culvert Collapse

Mountain Ranch Road Hard Closure & Detour To Michel Road Due To Culvert Collapse

San Andreas, CA…A hard closure to all traffic on Mountain Ranch Road from Lower Michel Road to Upper Michel Road. A culvert under Mountain Ranch Road has collapsed. All traffic will be detoured to use Michel Road. Road closure will remain until Mountain Ranch Road has been repaired. Please use caution in the area.

Flash Flood Watch In Effect From Saturday Afternoon Through Late Saturday Night

Flash Flood Watch In Effect From Saturday Afternoon Through Late Saturday Night

San Andreas, CA…National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the Butte fire area in effect Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. Flash floods and debris flows will be a particular threat in and below the fire burn areas. Rainfall rates could exceed one half inch per hour at times during the storm. […]

Butte Fire Cleanup Now 85% Complete! 700 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris.

Butte Fire Cleanup Now 85% Complete!  700 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris.

Mountain Ranch, CA…Completion of the Debris Removal Program is quickly approaching. The final deadline for enrollment is upon us. Anyone that has not signed is at risk of not being able to take advantage of this program and is urged to notify the Environmental Management Department at (209) 754-6399 or Butte Fire Recovery Information at […]

Apply Now For TechRush’s Website Development Bootcamp!

Apply Now For TechRush’s Website Development Bootcamp!

Murphys, CA…Learn how the pros quickly develop websites for businesses in this series of fast paced hands on sessions. You’ll learn the tools you need and how to use them. Get insights into the inner plumbing of the Internet that is simply magic to most that use it. In the end, you and your teammates […]

Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District Seeking Board Member

Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District Seeking Board Member

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District. Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District is expecting to have a vacancy of one board position. Interested applicants must reside in the district and be registered voters. This position is finishing a four-year term ending December 2019. Responsibilities include:  Attend monthly board meetings  […]

Calaveras County, FEMA, & Calaveras Recovers Working Together With Butte Fire Survivors

Calaveras County, FEMA, & Calaveras Recovers Working Together With Butte Fire Survivors

San Andreas, CA…Each day since the Butte Fire was extinguished, many people have been working behind the scenes to restore Calaveras County to the “New Normal”. With the help and guidance of FEMA a volunteer group has been formed to work with survivors of the Butte Fire both with immediate and long term needs. This […]

Calaveras Community Foundation Contributes $40,000 To Support CCAR Charities Butte Fire Relief Efforts

Calaveras Community Foundation Contributes $40,000 To Support CCAR Charities Butte Fire Relief Efforts

Angels Camp, CA…CCAR Charities is pleased to announce that the Calaveras Community Foundation has granted them a second grant this week, in the amount of $40,000, to assist those who suffered damages in the Butte Fire. CCAR Charities is very thankful and grateful for that organization’s on-going support and its faith in the things being […]

Friends of Rail Road Flat School Many Thanks to Supporters of our Efforts in The Butte Fire Recovery

Friends of Rail Road Flat School Many Thanks to Supporters of our Efforts in The Butte Fire Recovery

Rail Road Flat, CA…Now four months after the fire The Friends of Rail Road Flat School which is a local grass roots non-profit group under the auspices of Blue Mountain Community Renewal Council is still hard at work meeting the needs of Fire Survivors. Currently we are stocking and distributing goods from our Butte Fire […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through Jan. 28

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through Jan. 28

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

CUSD Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Feb. 1, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

CUSD Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Feb. 1, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Unified School District 2016/2017 Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration is FEBRUARY 1, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. All elementary schools in the Calaveras Unified School District will be registering children for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten on February 1, 2016. Call the appropriate school listed below for an appointment. For Transitional […]

Green Building Consortium Coming To Mountain Ranch Community Hall

Green Building Consortium Coming To Mountain Ranch Community Hall

Mountain Ranch Ca Global Realty is coming to Mountain Ranch Tuesday Jan 19 from 6p to 8pm and on Saturday Jan 23 from 10am to 12 Noon and on Tuesday Jan 26 from 6pm to 8pm to discuss with Residents and Contractors alike about the aspects of using their Building Materials and plans in reconstructing […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through Jan. 14

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through Jan. 14

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]