New Sawmill Pressure Reducing Value Station and Subsequent Boil Water Advisory – September 9 2020

New Sawmill Pressure Reducing Value Station and Subsequent Boil Water Advisory – September 9 2020

Copperopolis, CA…On Thursday, September 9th, Calaveras County Water District will be installing a new Pressure Reducing Value (PRV) Station in the Distribution System feeding approximately  275 customers in the Copperopolis area.  Outreach efforts through email, text, phone calls, and physical door tags has occurred in anticipation of this event to give customers as much notice […]

Water Main Break and Boil Water Advisory in Big Trees Village Area – Advisory Lifted

Water Main Break and Boil Water Advisory in Big Trees Village Area – Advisory Lifted

San Andreas, CA…The Boil Water Advisory impacting approximately 100 residents on Meko Drive, Blackfoot Circle, Midoo Way, and parts of Shoshone Drive is now lifted. The state-mandated test results from the water main break confirmed the water is safe for consumption. CCWD received the results this morning. Samples were taken from different locations along the […]

As California Heatwave Extends into Mid-Week, PG&E Strongly Urges Customers to Conserve Energy and be Prepared in Case of Rotating Power Outages

As California Heatwave Extends into Mid-Week, PG&E Strongly Urges Customers to Conserve Energy and be Prepared in Case of Rotating Power Outages

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) strongly urges customers to conserve energy to help prevent the need for rotating outages. The state’s electric grid operator, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), issued a Flex Alert previously that remains in force for Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. PG&E meteorologists are forecasting the […]

Calaveras County & Angels Camp COVID-19 Update for August 18th

Calaveras County & Angels Camp COVID-19 Update for August 18th

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County & Angels Camp COVID-19 Update for August 18th. This is the joint session portion with the County Health Officer and others delivering the current status and fielding questions after the County was placed on the monitoring list with closes additional business sectors. About an hour of video is below…

The Excessive Heat Warning at Lower Elevations Continues Through Tomorrow

The Excessive Heat Warning at Lower Elevations Continues Through Tomorrow

Angels Camp, CA…The Excessive Heat Warning at Lower Elevations Continues Through Tomorrow. The full heat warning updated at 2:19pm this afternoon is below…. URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 219 PM PDT Tue Aug 18 2020 …Dangerous and Prolonged Heatwave Through Wednesday… .A long-duration and extreme heatwave will continue to impact the […]

Rotating Power Outages Likely to Occur Tuesday Afternoon and Evening

Rotating Power Outages Likely to Occur Tuesday Afternoon and Evening

San Francisco, CA…PG&E Encourages Customers to Conserve Electricity as California ISO Declares Flex Alert Tuesday. Conserve Power Between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Based on current energy supply forecasts, rotating power outages are likely to occur Tuesday. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges customers to conserve electricity in response to the California Independent System […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Volunteer Search and Rescue Training

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Volunteer Search and Rescue Training

Arnold, CA…Once a month the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Search and Rescue Team (SAR) conducts training on a variety of topics to ensure searchers are ready for any type of search mission. The August 2020 training was held on August 15th and involved a lost person scenario. During the simulation, experienced SAR members were […]

Calaveras Wine Country Has Lost Stephen Collum, One of the Greats!

Calaveras Wine Country Has Lost Stephen Collum, One of the Greats!

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras wine industry has lost a great mentor, innovator, vineyard manager and friend. Stephen Collum, 64, the founder of Murphys-based Vineyard Concepts consulting and management company, passed suddenly on August 11th at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton.  Members of the Calaveras Wine Industry Remember Steve as a dear friend, mentor, innovator, educator and […]

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 […]