A Joint Air Quality Advisory Issued by Calaveras County Public Health & Air Pollution Control District

A Joint Air Quality Advisory Issued by Calaveras County Public Health & Air Pollution Control District

San Andreas, Calif. — The Calaveras County Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions due to drift smoke from the various fires around the State. There are currently no fires burning in Calaveras County. […]

Search and Rescue Conducts Swift Water Training

Search and Rescue Conducts Swift Water Training

San Andreas, CA…On September 12th, 2020, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Search and Rescue (SAR) Team conducted their annual swift water rescue training. The training was held on the North Fork of the Stanislaus River. The team trained on a variety of skills including defensive swimming, throw bag rescue, accessing and treating victims in […]

Frozen 11 at Frogtown Drive-in Sunday September 27

Frozen 11 at Frogtown Drive-in Sunday September 27

Angels Camp, CA…Frozen 11 Showing at the Frogtown Drive-in! A special thank you to our event sponsor, Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center and our event organizer the Calaveras Film Commission $25 parking fee or $20 in advance. 209.736.2561. Limit 80 cars, We will have a food concession or you can bring your own. Get […]

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended

Vallecito, CA…Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, […]

A Bit of Wisdom on the American Melting Pot from Ronald Reagan

A Bit of Wisdom on the American Melting Pot from Ronald Reagan

Washington, DC…”I believe that Americans in 1980 are every bit as committed to that vision of a shining “city on a hill,” as were those long ago settlers … These visitors to that city on the Potomac do not come as white or black, red or yellow; they are not Jews or Christians; conservatives or […]

The Countdown Begins for the 2020 – 2021 Bear Valley Season

The Countdown Begins for the 2020 – 2021 Bear Valley Season

Bear Valley, CA…We know it has been a long Summer and more than ever we are all anticipating winter. We are working to ensure Bear Valley Resort will be open during the 20/21 season. We plan to open over thanksgiving weekend like normal and as always, weather dependent. Over the oncoming weeks and months, we […]

The Presentation of the Congressional Medal of Honor for Sergeant Major Thomas Payne, U.S. Army

The Presentation of the Congressional Medal of Honor for Sergeant Major Thomas Payne, U.S. Army

Washington, DC…THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Chaplain Winton. Really, a beautiful job. And thank you for your service. Please. Thank you. Today, it’s my privilege to present the Congressional Medal of Honor to a warrior who has devoted the last two decades to fighting the forces of terror. Please join me in welcoming today’s […]

Simone is Your Calaveras Pet of the Week

Simone is Your Calaveras Pet of the Week

San Andreas, CA…Meet Simone – a lovely, medium-haired gray tabby approximately six years young. Like Billy whom you met last week, Simone is one of five abandoned cats that a kindly woman was feeding. However, this woman is now moving to an assisted living facility and her friends brought the cats to the shelter. Exceptionally […]

St. Patrick’s Helping Hands Thanks Calaveras County Foundation

St. Patrick’s Helping Hands Thanks Calaveras County Foundation

Angels Camp, CA…St. Patrick’s Helping Hands would like to thank the Calaveras County Foundation for the $1800 donation to our Food Pantry. This grant was used to help purchase food to help the many residents of Calaveras County who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Patrick’s Helping Hands is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 8 Deaths (All Tied to Avalon Healthcare), 12 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Calaveras Public Health Reports 8 Deaths (All Tied to Avalon Healthcare), 12 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, September 11, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 8 new deaths and 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The latest fatalities include 2 females and 6 males all over the age of 65. All 8 deaths stem from the outbreak among residents of Avalon Health Care San Andreas. All individuals […]

A Joint Air Quality Advisory issued by Calaveras County Public Health and the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District

A Joint Air Quality Advisory issued by Calaveras County Public Health and the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions due to smoke from the various fires around the state. There are currently no fires burning in Calaveras County The Hwy 4 […]

Boil Water Notice Lifted in Copperopolis Area

Boil Water Notice Lifted in Copperopolis Area

Copperopolis, CA…The State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water in conjunction with the Calaveras County Environmental Health Department, and the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) are advising CCWD Customers on Acorn Street, Bear Claw Way, Beaver Court, Beaver Street, Brave Street, Canoe Street, Cheyenne Rd, Choctaw Rd, Fox Court, Hoka Court, Hoya Court, […]

Five local Community Leaders Appointed to Mark Twain Medical Center Community Board

Five local Community Leaders Appointed to Mark Twain Medical Center Community Board

San Andreas, CA…Five new community members have recently been appointed to serve on the Mark Twain Medical Centers (MTMC) Community Board. The mission and purpose of the MTMC Hospital Community Board is: (a) provide local oversight of quality of care delivered in the local hospital; (b) oversee medical staff functions; and (c) to provide advice […]

Contractors UWPA is Looking for You!

Contractors UWPA is Looking for You!

Angels Camp, CA…UWPA is looking for licensed contractors who are available to provide skilled labor during a three-week period: November 2 – 20, 2020. The work is near Hathaway Pines and involves repairing and replacing sections of historic wooden flume that provides the water supply for the communities of Murphys, Douglas Flat, Vallecito and Angels […]

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras’ 21st Annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction is coming!

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras’ 21st Annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction is coming!

Jackson, CA…The 21st annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction, the pivotal fundraiser of the year for Hospice of Amador & Calaveras, is happening virtually, on Friday, September 18. The streamed event will be accessible on Facebook Live, via the KVGC and Hospice Facebook pages. The online auction site will go live at the same time, so […]

Health Officer Order Prohibiting Fires on Private Property in Alpine County

Health Officer Order Prohibiting Fires on Private Property in Alpine County

Markleeville, CA…Effective immediately, I am ordering that all outdoor fires, including campfires, bonfires, pit fires, charcoal fires, or any other open flame fires are hereby prohibited on all private lands throughout Alpine County. This prohibition shall be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting and each meeting thereafter and will continue until […]

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended

Vallecito, CA…Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, […]

Public Safety Power Shutoff Update: Patrols Begin at Daybreak as PG&E Issues Weather ‘All Clear’

Public Safety Power Shutoff Update: Patrols Begin at Daybreak as PG&E Issues Weather ‘All Clear’

San Francisco, CA…This morning, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) electric crews will start patrolling in the air, in vehicles and on foot nearly all the power lines that were de-energized starting on Monday for the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event. Once lines are inspected and found free of damage or hazards, PG&E can […]

A Bit of Wisdom From Colonel Sanders

A Bit of Wisdom From Colonel Sanders

Arnold, CA…With 2020 being well, 2020 with COVID, PSPS Outages, Fires and maybe even a bit of political angst we thought you might be able to use more than one quote today. These are from Colonel Sanders. Who really didn’t get started until he was almost 70 and worked pretty much until they carted him […]

PG&E Turns Off Power for Safety to Approximately 172,000 Customers in 22 Counties in Sierra Foothills, Sacramento Valley, Northern Sierra and Elevated North Bay Terrain

PG&E Turns Off Power for Safety to Approximately 172,000 Customers in 22 Counties in Sierra Foothills, Sacramento Valley, Northern Sierra and Elevated North Bay Terrain

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed this morning that customers in the Sierra Foothills, Northern Sierra and elevated North Bay terrain who were notified of an impending Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) are now without power. The PSPS event is affecting approximately 172,000 customers in 22 counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El […]

Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today through Wednesday Morning Due to Gusty Wind and Low Humidity

Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today through Wednesday Morning Due to Gusty Wind and Low Humidity

Sacramento, CA…The latest from the National Weather Service…”Gusty north to east wind combined with low humidity will continue critical fire weather conditions today through Wednesday morning. These conditions could impact current wildfires, and extreme caution should be taken to prevent starting additional fires.” The full Advisories are below… Wind Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National […]