San Andreas, CA…Calaveras teachers are back on the picket lines today after talks Wednesday failed to settle a fair contract for teachers. “We thought we had a deal on Wednesday, we came in ready to settle this and not strike based on what we heard from Superintendent Mark Campbell and the school board. And it […]
San Andreas, CA…Given the ongoing uncertainty regarding available teaching and support staff due to the teachers strike, and the resulting inability to secure sufficient staffing to operate safe, secure and productive schools, all CUSD schools will be closed on Friday. We are working to determine who will be reporting to their assigned positions and what […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras teachers are on strike today after late night talks failed to settle a fair contract for teachers. The 138 teachers in the Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) will be picketing at eight locations. Superintendent Mark Campbell was forced to close schools for today, despite claiming last week that the district was prepared […]
San Andreas, CA…Update on Calaveras Unified Negotiations (CUSD and CUEA-Teachers) and the Teachers Strike. District officials and teacher leaders engaged in informal negotiations late into Wednesday night, yet were unable to reach a resolution to the contract negotiations. CUSD Teachers, as communicated on Tuesday, plan to start their official strike on Thursday, October 19. The […]
San Andreas, CA…On October 11, 2017, the Calaveras County Commission on Aging celebrated the annual selection of the Senior Volunteer of the Year with four top awards on behalf of the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors. Lifetime of the Year award was presented to King McPherson of Murphys, Senior Volunteer Man of the Year was […]
San Andreas, CA…Today 138 teachers in the Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) announced that they will go on strike. The Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA) will go out on strike Thursday, October 19, 2017, over unresolved disputes concerning class sizes, school safety issues and professional pay. “We don’t want to strike, but we will for […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Unified Educators Association (CUEA) has set a strike date of Thursday, October 19, 2017. While we are close to agreement on most items and issues being negotiated, the most significant gap appears to be with teacher compensation. We have offered a 2% salary increase and they have proposed a 6.5% salary […]
San Andreas, CA…Men’s health is the topic of a free workshop on Nov. 9 at Mark Twain Medical Center. “Tackle Your Health” is the theme for the 10 a. m. to noon event focusing on lifestyle and health resources for men. A variety of presenters and health resource organizations will be featured and lunch is […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…On 10/6/2017 at approximately 9:00 AM, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies served a search warrant on a property located near the 4000 Block of Prussian Hill Road in Railroad Flat. The search warrant was a result of a traffic enforcement stop conducted by the Kansas Highway Patrol near Topeka Kansas. During the […]
West Point, CA…On 10/13/17 at about 2030 hours Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a call of a robbery that occurred earlier in the day. Deputies responded to the 22000 block of Hwy 26 in West Point to investigate the incident. Once on scene deputies were informed by the victims that the incident occurred earlier […]
West Point, CA..On 10/12/2017 at approximately 0930 hours, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies served a search warrant on a property located on the 3000 block of Bald Mountain Road. A large marijuana grow had been discovered at the location and investigators found that this property was not registered with Calaveras County as an authorized commercial […]
West Point, CA…With 4 Structures Lost the Point Fire was tragic for some but there was thankfulness for the great work by firefighters and first responders in keeping the rest of the community safe. Point Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: October 11, 2017 10:42 am Date/Time Started: October 09, 2017 1:10 am Administrative Unit: CAL […]
West Point, CA…Very Early this morning West Point was hit with a fast wind driven fire that rapidly moved through a residential area of West Point. The Sheriff’s Dept evacuated approx 50 homes, and most of the evacuated have had to head over to Pioneer(Amador) evacuation center as highway 26 and spink road are both […]
West Point, CA…Vegetation fire in West Point area near Highway 26 and Higdon Road, Cal Fire is on scene, mandatory evacuation for Higdon Road, Higdon Spink Road and Spink Road. Stay out of the area, evacuation centers set up at West Point Community Church and Pioneer Sierra Baptist Church at 26355 Buckhorn Ridge Road in […]
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a sad injury incident on Blue Mountain Road. Apparently a vehicle was left in reverse and backed over the injured party. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00276 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 4392 Blue Mountain Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.377175 -120.493593 Close Detail Information 5:44 PM 2 [6] […]
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West Point, CA…When filmmaker and award-winning writer, Lisa Michelle, of West Point, decided to bring her screenplay, Common Ground, to life, she knew that Calaveras County was the perfect location. The rural atmosphere and the children who reside in West Point, Wilseyville, and Rail Road Flat represented the authenticity in the story that Michelle wanted […]
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting an injury collision on Main Street in the West Point area…Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00225 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 311 Main St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.400754 -120.529207 Close Detail Information 2:32 PM 3 [7] SEE IF SOMEONE AT FIRE STATION CAN GRAB DRVR’S DL AND PHONE […]
West Point, CA…Robert P. Carpenter Passed away on Aug. 22nd. 2017 at the age of 86. Born in Waterford, Ca. His first wife was Nancee, Second wife is Janice, they were married for 31yrs. Loving father to Jill Weichert and Kevin Carpenter, grandfather to Jared, Caleb Weicherd, Emilie Rotans and Nancee Carpenter. Great grandfather to […]
West Point, CA…David Daniel Ramey passed away from a short battle with cancer on 8/11/17 surrounded by family. Born in Castro Valley CA to Monford and Betty Ramey on 6/3/58. David was in the Army from 1976-1979 where he was stationed in Germany. After the Army David worked at Glass Containers and Foodmaker in Hayward […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-002 TPM FOR WEST POINT DOLLAR GENERAL: The applicant is requesting approval of an application to divide 4.42 acres into two parcels, 3.09 acres and 1.33 acres in size. The parcel is currently […]
San Andreas, CA…Retiring Calaveras Superintendent of Education Kathy Northington was honored this morning at the Board of Supervisors Meeting. Kathy attended school at Wallace and Valley Springs elementary schools, graduated from Calaveras High School in 1969 and attended California State University, Sacramento, where she received her bachelor’s degree in child development and her teaching credentials. […]
San Andreas, CA…Beginning on 7/31/17 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, The California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, California State Water Board, Central Valley Regional Water Board, Calaveras County District Attorney’s Office, California Highway Patrol and CalFire began the service of 23+ search warrants through Calaveras […]
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a rollover vehicle collision near Hwy 26 & Centennial Mine Road. A vehicle rolled but is back on its’ wheels. A party was originally stuck in the vehicle but has since been freed. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00205 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr26 / Centennial Mine […]
Wilseyville, CA…Jesse Charles Skidmore of West Point, CA, born June 22, 1966, died at home on July 14, 2017, with his wife by his side, due to a long illness of diabetes and complications from a recent kidney transplant he had two years ago. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Skidmore of 30 years, […]
West Point, CA…Richard Ray Robinson age 68, Passed away July 12th 2017 of Mesothelioma at his home in West Point Ca. He was born October 16th 1948 in French Camp Ca to Leonidas & Belva Robinson, who are both deceased. Graduated linden high school, took Agriculture for 4 years. He was also class president for […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…On July 7th, 2017, at approximately 1500 hours, Mason was driving a 2007 GMC Yukon eastbound on Jesus Maria Road west of Music Gulch Road at approximately 20-25 miles per hour. As she approached a sharp turn in the roadway, she was unable to maintain control of her vehicle and the right side […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Beth E. Childs/ Genna Hurst Renewable Scholarship administered by the Calaveras Community Foundation was presented during the awards night at Calaveras High School in late May. The 2017 scholarship committee selected Jillian Salvetti-Baker as the recipient. The Childs/Hurst scholarship is a 4-year $4,000 renewable scholarship awarded annually to a graduating student residing […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-002 Tentative Parcel Map for West Point Dollar General: The applicant is requesting approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 4.42-acre parcel into two (2) separate legal parcels. […]
