El Dorado County Resident Tests Positive for Plague

El Dorado County Resident Tests Positive for Plague

South Lake Tahoe, CA…El Dorado County health officials have been notified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that a South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague. The individual is currently under the care of a medical professional and is recovering at home. It’s believed that the person, an avid walker, may […]

Calaveras County Continues Cooling Centers Through Thursday

Calaveras County Continues Cooling Centers Through Thursday

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division has issued a heat advisory due to extreme heat for an extended period. Cooling centers will continue through Thursday, August 20, 2020, from 10AM to 6PM at the following locations where the heat will be most extreme. The location for the cooling […]

CCWD Asking for Customers to Conserve Water During this Heat Wave

CCWD Asking for Customers to Conserve Water During this Heat Wave

San Andreas, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that power is likely to be shut off to much of Calaveras County between 3-10PM each day from August 17-20. CCWD is urging customers to conserve water and only use it for critical health and safety needs during this heat wave. While CCWD has backup generators […]

Rotating Power Outages Likely to Occur Monday Afternoon and Evening

Rotating Power Outages Likely to Occur Monday Afternoon and Evening

San Francisco, CA…Based on current energy supply forecasts, rotating power outages are likely to occur Monday. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges customers to conserve electricity in response to the California Independent System Operator’s (ISO) statewide Flex Alert called for Monday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. CAISO is the organization that manages the […]

Calaveras County Added to County COVID-19 Naughty List

Calaveras County Added to County COVID-19 Naughty List

San Andreas, CA…Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) confirmed that Calaveras County will be added to the County Monitoring List. This means that starting Thursday August 20, 2020, at 1:00AM, the following industries or activities will be required to shut down unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up.  […]

Calaveras County Awarded $2.5 Million Grant for Student Mental Health Program

Calaveras County Awarded $2.5 Million Grant for Student Mental Health Program

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Health and Human Services Agency/Behavioral Health Services Division (CHHSA) and Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE) have been awarded a competitive four-year, $2.5 million Mental Health Services Act grant to support student mental health in local elementary schools. “This project is the culmination of years of working together to build more […]

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, […]

Call Now For Blood Analysis Screenings at Mark Twain Medical Center

Call Now For Blood Analysis Screenings at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Our world has changed with the Pandemic. Our commitment to serve you has not. Although we cannot gather for our annual Fall Health Fair, we will be offering Blood Analysis Screenings for $45. Please call 209.897.0003 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to schedule your appointment. Our goal is to make your visit […]

CHS Thrift is Hiring!!

CHS Thrift is Hiring!!

Arnold, CA…The CHS Thrift Shop is hiring! Apply in person. The Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store in Arnold carries a variety of high-end used good. Shoppers will find quality, like-new, and gently-used items. We have clothing and accessories, household items and furnishings, vintage items and collectibles, jewelry, books, toys, branded CHS good, and lots more. […]

Calaveras County Continues Cooling Centers Through Thursday

Calaveras County Continues Cooling Centers Through Thursday

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division has issued a heat advisory due to extreme heat for an extended period. Cooling centers will continue through Thursday, August 20, 2020, from 10AM to 6PM at the following locations in the county where the heat will be most extreme: Valley Springs […]

Rotating Power Outages Could Happen Saturday Night from 5:00 to 10:00 PM; California Grid Operator Monitoring Statewide Energy Usage, Coordinating with PG&E and the State’s Other Electric Utilities

Rotating Power Outages Could Happen Saturday Night from 5:00 to 10:00 PM; California Grid Operator Monitoring Statewide Energy Usage, Coordinating with PG&E and the State’s Other Electric Utilities

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Based on current power usage forecasts from the state’s electric grid operator, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) may be required to conduct rotating power outages Saturday night between 5:00 and 10:00 PM. A final decision by CAISO will be made later today. PG&E’s emergency […]

Calaveras Pets of the Week Are Rachel & Reuben

Calaveras Pets of the Week Are Rachel & Reuben

San Andreas, CA…Meet Rachel a shorthaired brown tabby kitten and her brother Reuben, a medium-haired brown tabby. These adorable four-month old siblings are friendly, gentle and super-playful. They love people, to be petted and absolutely adore tummy rubs though right now are a bit too energetic to be held for long because what they want […]

Great BBQ Platters with a Side of “Cool Beans” at Bistro Espresso. Masks Required When Not Seated!

Great BBQ Platters with a Side of “Cool Beans” at Bistro Espresso.  Masks Required When Not Seated!

Arnold, CA…Join us tomorrow night in the back yard for live music* and finger kickin’ good BBQ platters! Thanks for all your support! #allinthistogether #bbq #bistro August 15th 6 PM – 9 PM Bistro Espresso 1225 Oak Circle, Arnold, CA 95223 Event occurs on 08/15/2020 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM.

The Community Turned out for Matt Romero’s Celebration of Life Procession

The Community Turned out for Matt Romero’s Celebration of Life Procession

Douglas Flat, CA…This morning friends, family, coworkers, law enforcement & fire fighters took park in a Celebration of Life Procession that started in Angels Camp and wound its way through many of Matt’s favorite places and finished up traveling through Murphys. They were not going to let COVID prevent them from giving their friend a […]

South County Fire Departments Took Part in Procession for Matt Romero

South County Fire Departments Took Part in Procession for Matt Romero

Angels Camp, CA…From Angels Camp & Altaville Melones Fire Departments…”We were honored today to participate in a procession for Matt Romero, long time friend of public safety in Calaveras County. Matt was an employee of Sam Berry Towing and we all have had many interactions with him. RIP Friend from all of us at Angels […]

Another COVID-19 Death & 13 New Cases Since Tuesday in Amador County

Another COVID-19 Death & 13 New Cases Since Tuesday in Amador County

Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health confirms an additional thirteen COVID-19 cases and another death due to COVID-19 since Tuesday’s COVID-19 update. The individual who passed was a resident of Jackson, in their 70s and had underlying conditions placing them at higher risk for COVID-19 complications. Currently the pathways of spread in Amador […]

Thirteen New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Calaveras County

Thirteen New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, August 14, 2020 Calaveras Public Health reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The additional cases include four females and two males between 18 to 49 years of age, three females and one male between 50-64 years of age, and two females and one male over the age of […]

Don’t Miss Angels Camp Farmers Market Every Friday, 5pm Till Dusk

Don’t Miss Angels Camp Farmers Market Every Friday, 5pm Till Dusk

Angels Camp, CA…Certified Farmers Market located downtown Angels Camp at Utica Park, off Main Street. Find us Friday evenings from 5pm to dusk, from June 5th thru September. Every Friday from Memorial Day Weekend thru mid-September, come out and enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and […]

Calaveras County to Open Cooling Centers Over the Weekend

Calaveras County to Open Cooling Centers Over the Weekend

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division has issued a heat advisory due to extreme heat for an extended period. Cooling centers will be open to the public on Saturday, August 15, 2020 and Sunday, August 16, 2020, from 10AM to 6PM at the following locations in the county […]

Heat Advisory: Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Warning to Residents

Heat Advisory: Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Warning to Residents

San Andreas, CA…Temperatures of 100 degrees or more will continue over the next several days. While heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. The warning signs of heat illness include heavy sweating, cramps, headache, nausea or vomiting, tiredness, weakness, dizziness and […]

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, […]

Stay Cool, Have Fun & Raise Money for Great Causes at 3rd Annual Poker Run

Stay Cool, Have Fun & Raise Money for Great Causes at 3rd Annual Poker Run

Angels Camp, CA…Our 3rd annual Poker Run is August 15! It’s going to be a hot one this weekend so you’re definitely going to want to be on the lake raising some money for some great causes! We hope to see you this Saturday at New Melones Lake Marina 🌊 #newmeloneslakemarina #newmelones #3rdannualpokerrun #comeseeusSaturday #cooloffatthelake […]

Be Unselfish & Buy Some Shellfish at the Big 2020 Drive Thru Shrimp & Pasta Feed!!

Be Unselfish & Buy Some Shellfish at the Big 2020 Drive Thru Shrimp & Pasta Feed!!

Murphys, CA…Normally at this time of year, we would be plastering posters all over town and selling tickets to locals and visitors alike, spreading excitement for the return of the annual Shrimp Feed event. We look forward to having that kind of fun in the park again in 2021! Because all our community service programs […]

San Andreas Certified Farmers Market is Weekly from Thursdays 18 June to October 29

San Andreas Certified Farmers Market is Weekly from Thursdays 18 June to October 29

San Andreas, CA…The San Andreas Certified Farmers Market is Weekly, Thursdays 4pm to 6pm 18 June to 29 October. Master Gardeners Demo Garden, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. We offer the community access to fresh & healthy produce and products from local farmers right here in Calaveras County. Food that has traveled fewer miles […]

Boil Water Notice Lifted For All Residents In The Area Of Fairview Drive, Fairview Place, Oak Place and Oak Court

Boil Water Notice Lifted For All Residents In The Area Of Fairview Drive, Fairview Place, Oak Place and Oak Court

Angels Camp, CA…The boil water notice in the City of Angels was lifted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020. The City of Angels completed state-mandated water testing, and the results came back negative for harmful bacteria. The water is safe to drink and customers may resume normal use. Staff will hand-deliver notices today […]

The Nurses Fighting Coronavirus From Hot Spot to Hot Spot

The Nurses Fighting Coronavirus From Hot Spot to Hot Spot

New York, NY…From the Wall Street Journal…”Traveling nurses are offsetting staffing shortages in hospitals around the U.S. where Covid-19 is surging. Four nurses give viewers an intimate look into the mental and physical toll the work is having on them five months into the pandemic. Photo: Chelsea Walsh”

Four New COVID-19 Cases in Tuolumne County

Four New COVID-19 Cases in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne County Public Health Dept yesterday. “4 new cases are being reported today. 2 individuals are isolating, 1 has recovered, and 1 is hospitalized. The California Department of Public Health reports that they have cleared the CalREDIE backlog and are continuing to work with local health jurisdictions to identify and resolve any […]