Forest Service Extends Closure of Some Campgrounds Through July 15

Forest Service Extends Closure of Some Campgrounds Through July 15

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest announced that some developed recreation sites will remain closed through July 15, 2020. While some sites remain closed, forest crews have been preparing most campgrounds and day use sites for public use. Forest order STF-16-2020-16 identifies those recreation sites that employees have been able to safely open. “I am proud […]

Eight New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County Calaveras County, Health Officer Urges People to Slow the Spread

Eight New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County Calaveras County, Health Officer Urges People to Slow the Spread

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Health is seeing an alarming and accelerating trend of community spread in the County. On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported eight additional cases of COVID-19. This is the single largest one-day case count in the County since the pandemic began. “What we are seeing in Calaveras County is […]

Six New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Tuolumne County

Six New COVID-19 Cases Identified  in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…. A Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Identified in Staff at Congregate Care Facility and Updates on Non-Resident Case Cases at Care Facility. The Tuolumne County Public Health Department was notified on June 28th that 6 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Case investigations have been started and […]

Governor Newsom Announces Action to Close Bars in Certain Counties

Governor Newsom Announces Action to Close Bars in Certain Counties

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health and California Governor Gavin Newsom released guidance on the closure of bars for counties on the County Monitoring List. The Department recommends that counties on the County Monitoring List for three or more consecutive days, but less than 14 days, close bars through local health officer order (or do […]

Upper Hwy 4 & Valley Springs Home to Three New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County.

Upper Hwy 4 & Valley Springs Home to Three New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County.

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 26, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported three additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The three unrelated cases include one adult male and one adult female between the ages of 18 to 49 years old, and an adult male between the ages of 50-64. Two cases reside in the Valley […]

Frogtown COVID-19 Testing Site: No Walk-Ins Accepted At This Time

Frogtown COVID-19 Testing Site: No Walk-Ins Accepted At This Time

Angels Camp, CA…No-cost testing for COVID-19 is available to anyone who would like to get one. The OptumServe COVID-19 testing site located at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds is open Tuesday-Saturday from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Testing is available to those age 12 and older. Walk-ins are not accepted at this time. People are highly […]

Your Experienced Behavior Health Staff Awaits at Mark Twain Medical Center

Your Experienced Behavior Health Staff Awaits at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…We believe in understanding and caring for the whole person. Our experienced staff is committed to providing compassionate and quality care, in an atmosphere enabling communication, trust, and personal growth to residents in our rural communities. Diana Peck, LCSW, Therapist James Dalton Medical Office 590 Stanislaus Ave., Angels Camp Karen Karam, LCSW, Therapist […]

Rabid Kitten in Ione & Rabies Continues to Pose Risk to Pets, Wildlife, & People

Rabid Kitten in Ione & Rabies Continues to Pose Risk to Pets, Wildlife, & People

Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health and Animal Control Departments remind residents that rabies in wildlife continues to pose a risk to pets and people. On June 24, 2020, a kitten, in an unincorporated area outside of Ione, tested positive for rabies. The kitten did not have current vaccination to provide protection from […]

Calaveras Children’s Dental Project Comes to An End

Calaveras Children’s Dental Project Comes to An End

Angels Camp, CA…After 23 years providing preventive dental services and oral health education to children of Calaveras County, the Calaveras Children’s Dental Project is coming to an end. “For a variety of reasons, now is a good time to stop,” stated Laurie Perry, RDH, RDHAP Dental Hygienist who has managed the project since its inception […]

The Trout Spot Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor.

The Trout Spot Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor.

Arnold, CA…We are a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who have not […]

SNAC Arnold has the Boats! SNAC has the TEVAs Everywhere!!

SNAC Arnold has the Boats!  SNAC has the TEVAs Everywhere!!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora…CA…SNAC, WE HAVE THE BOATS! #snacarnold #snackattack #snacarnold #shoplocal #kayakingadventures #paddleboards #hurricanekayaks #feelfreekayaks #aquaglide #brusurf #nsppaddleboards #surftech (New boats are in, stop by and we’ll find the right one for you) TEVAs are in everywhere…Check it out! 👀 TEVA IS IN @sierra_nevada_adventure_co Being outside has never been more stylish! #snacmurphys #snacattack #teva […]

Make Your Home Ember Resistant & Get Your Wildfire Protection Tools At Bathroom Machineries In Murphys

Make Your Home Ember Resistant & Get Your Wildfire Protection Tools At Bathroom Machineries In Murphys

Murphys, CA…DEA Bathroom Machineries in addition to all the classic & historic plumbing supplies they also have perfect, common sense, easy to deploy Wildfire protection tools. Tom Scheller showed us several options including the W.A.S.P. Fire protection system. The W.A.S.P. Wildfire Protection Kit installs either on your ridge ends or clips directly onto your gutter. […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff on Face Covering Order

Tuolumne County Sheriff on Face Covering Order

Sonora, CA…”I am aware of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statement yesterday in which he has ordered face coverings for most public activity. I received inquiries about our stance on the order and our intended actions. Our position has always been to rely on education and we will continue with that same strategic direction. I am working […]

Sutter Creek Man is Thirteenth COVID-19 Case in Amador

Sutter Creek Man is Thirteenth COVID-19 Case in Amador

Amador County, CA….On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult male in his 50s who is a resident of Sutter Creek, currently hospitalized in a neighboring county. Amador County Public Health staff is investigating the new case to determine […]

The First of Its Kind, “Virtual Grape Stop: Backyard Edition” Set for September 27th!

The First of Its Kind, “Virtual Grape Stop: Backyard Edition” Set for September 27th!

Murphys, CA…The Oldest & Largest California Grape Stomp must go on during the Covid-19 Pandemic. 400 Stomp Teams will compete virtually using Zoom Online Event Services. The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance (CWA) has hosted the annual Grape Stomp Competition and Harvest Celebration for 26 years and is in the planning stages of the 27th annual event […]

Two New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County as Statewide Mandate for Face Coverings Goes into Effect

Two New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County as Statewide Mandate for Face Coverings Goes into Effect

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 19, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported two additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The two unrelated cases include one adult female and one adult male both between the ages of 18 to 49 years old. Both cases reside in the Valley Springs area. The source of exposure is being […]