Calaveras Correction Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

Calaveras Correction Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

San Andreas, CA…On March 6, 2020, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a domestic violence incident that occurred in 2019. The domestic violence victim reported that a Calaveras County Correctional Officer had committed domestic violence related crimes against the victim while off duty in 2019. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office took an […]

Burn Permits Moving Online in the TCU

Burn Permits Moving Online in the TCU

San Andreas, CA…In compliance with Governor Newsom’s COVID-19 “Stay at Home” order, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit will transition to an online burn permit website for residential dooryard burn permits. Property owners currently in possession of a previously issued permit are encouraged to check the expiration […]

COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 15,865 Cases, 374 Deaths, 157,800 Tests

COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 15,865 Cases, 374 Deaths, 157,800 Tests

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 15,865 confirmed cases and 374 deaths. As of April 6, local health departments have reported 269 confirmed positive cases in health care workers. For more information on COVID-19 and California’s response visit the California Department of Public […]

Covid-19 Jail Inmate Release Update

Covid-19 Jail Inmate Release Update

Sonora, CA…With the recent decision made by the Judicial Council of California (JCC), the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office will be releasing additional inmates. JCC stated the bail for low level felonies and most misdemeanors will now have a bail at $0. With these new criteria, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office will release 14 pretrial inmates. […]

AG Issues Updated Consumer Alert for Tenants Affected by COVID-19

AG Issues Updated Consumer Alert for Tenants Affected by COVID-19

Sacramento, CA…Following the Judicial Council of California’s emergency meeting, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued updated guidance to California tenants, encouraging them to learn about their rights if they will not be able to pay their full rent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Attorney General encourages tenants to learn about their rights […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Special COVID-19 Update Meeting

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Special COVID-19 Update Meeting

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are holing a Special COVID-19 Update Meeting. The agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 4/7/2020 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Staff Announcements This is a […]

Prime Minister Boris Johnson ‘In Good Spirits’, On Oxygen but Not Ventilator in COVID-19 Battle

Prime Minister Boris Johnson ‘In Good Spirits’, On Oxygen but Not Ventilator in COVID-19 Battle

London, UK..Since Sunday evening, the Prime Minister has been under the care of doctors at St Thomas’ Hospital, in London, after being admitted with persistent symptoms of coronavirus. Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to […]

Governor Newsom Announces Progress in Expanding Hospital Capacity to Fight Coming Surge in COVID-19 Cases

Governor Newsom Announces Progress in Expanding Hospital Capacity to Fight Coming Surge in COVID-19 Cases

Sacramento, CA…Today at the former Sleep Train Arena, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is making progress in securing additional beds to treat COVID-19 patients and relieve pressure on the health care delivery system. The Governor announced California has already secured up to 4,613 additional beds at alternate care sites and shuttered hospitals to care […]

California to Send 500 State-Owned Ventilators to the National Stockpile to Help States in Need

California to Send 500 State-Owned Ventilators to the National Stockpile to Help States in Need

Sacramento, CA…Recognizing that states like New York are experiencing immediate supply shortages as a result of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California would help meet this moment by loaning 500 state-owned ventilators to the Strategic National Stockpile inventory. “California is stepping up to help our fellow Americans in New York and across the […]

Angels Camp Police Department Staff Continues to Offer Security Check Program Through the COVID19 Pandemic.

Angels Camp Police Department Staff Continues to Offer Security Check Program Through the COVID19 Pandemic.

Angels Camp, CA…We at the Angels Camp Police Department want to remind our community of the Angels Camp Police Department’s Security Check program. Our Security Check program has been a longstanding program that offers our residents a way to request some extra patrol of their residence, business, or property. We Would Like To Thank Fox […]

Governor Newsom Praises California Counties for Pledge to Use Local Authority to Cancel Penalties or Charges for Property Tax Non-Payment Related to COVID-19

Governor Newsom Praises California Counties for Pledge to Use Local Authority to Cancel Penalties or Charges for Property Tax Non-Payment Related to COVID-19

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today released the below statement following the announcement of a commitment from California counties to cancel penalties and other charges for homeowners, small businesses and other property owners with demonstrated economic hardship, on a case-by-case basis, due to COVID-19. Property owners that can afford to pay these taxes should continue to […]

Newsom Issues Executive Order to Expand Telehealth Services

Newsom Issues Executive Order to Expand Telehealth Services

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to expand protections to medical providers as they amplify the use of video chats and similar applications to provide routine and non-emergency medical appointments in an effort to minimize patient exposure to COVID-19. The order relaxes certain state privacy and security laws for medical providers, so […]

FDA Coordinates National Effort to Develop Blood-Related Therapies for COVID-19

FDA Coordinates National Effort to Develop Blood-Related Therapies for COVID-19

Washington, DC…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to play a critical role in accelerating medical countermeasures to treat and prevent COVID-19. As part of the response to this pandemic, the agency is taking the lead on a national effort to facilitate the development of, and access to, two investigational therapies derived from human blood. […]

President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus April 4th Update

President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus April 4th Update

Washington, DC…It’s a busy time.  Very busy time.  And let me begin by again expressing our support, solidarity, and love for the people of our great country.  We’re fighting for you and we’re enduring all of this together.  And we will soon prevail together.  We’re making a lot of progress. We appreciate all of the […]

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 13,438 Cases, 319 Deaths

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 13,438 Cases, 319 Deaths

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 13,438 confirmed cases and 319 deaths. As of April 4, local health departments have reported 197 confirmed positive cases in health care workers. For more information on COVID-19 and California’s response visit the California Department of Public […]

Stanislaus National Forest Announces Forest Order to Close Additional Forest Roads, Extend Seasonal Road Closures

Stanislaus National Forest Announces Forest Order to Close Additional Forest Roads, Extend Seasonal Road Closures

Sonora, CA…In alignment with current federal, state, and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health safety of its visitors, employees and local communities, the Stanislaus National Forest has extended the seasonal road closure, and closed seven additional roads along with some high-use areas effective April 5, 2020 through April 30, 2020. This closure […]

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 12,026 Cases, 276 Deaths

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 12,026 Cases, 276 Deaths

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 12,026 confirmed cases and 276 deaths. As of April 3, local health departments have reported 175 confirmed positive cases in health care workers. For more information on COVID-19 and California’s response visit the California Department of Public […]

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 10,701 Cases, 237 Deaths

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 10,701 Cases, 237 Deaths

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 10,701 confirmed cases and 237 deaths. As of April 2, local health departments have reported 156 confirmed positive cases in health care workers. For more information on COVID-19 and California’s response visit the California Department of Public […]

All Public Facilities at New Melones Temporarily Closed

All Public Facilities at New Melones Temporarily Closed

Angels Camp & Tuttletown, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily close all remaining open facilities at New Melones Lake beginning April 4. In support of the recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and requests from Calaveras and Tuolumne county health officials, all campgrounds, trails, day-use and boat launching facilities at New […]

4th Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

4th Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, April 3, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed a new case of novel coronavirus or COVID-19. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county is now four. Two of the four cases have since recovered. This additional positive case is an adult female from Valley Springs. Testing occurred outside of […]

Face Covering Recommendation to General Public During COVID-19 Outbreak

Face Covering Recommendation to General Public During COVID-19 Outbreak

San Andreas, CA…On April 1, 2020, Calaveras County Health Officer, Dean Kelaita, MD in coordination with Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Public Health Officer and Director, Sonia Andell, MD, MPH, released guidance on face coverings for the general public. The guidance instructs the use of cloth face coverings for the general public when outside […]

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 8,155 Cases,171 Deaths

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 8,155 Cases,171 Deaths

Sacramento, CA….The California Department of Public Health yesterday announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 8,155 confirmed cases and 171 deaths. As of March 31, local health departments have reported 127 confirmed positive cases in health care workers. For more information on COVID-19 and California’s response visit the California Department of Public […]

Essential Travel Only in Calaveras County & Recreation Areas Closed

Essential Travel Only in Calaveras County & Recreation Areas Closed

San Andreas & Angels Camp, CA…In accordance with the Governor’s Stay at Home order and the statement from Calaveras County Sheriff Rick DiBasilio made today, the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services in partnership with the City of Angels is requesting visitors to Calaveras County suspend travel plans until the State order is lifted. Honoring […]

Senate Republican Leader Says Governor’s Latest Water Restrictions Could Harm Food Supply

Senate Republican Leader Says Governor’s Latest Water Restrictions Could Harm Food Supply

Sacramento, CA…Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement after Governor Newsom’s administration released its Incidental Take Permit (ITP) which will govern water delivery within the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta for the California State Water Project (SWP). Included in the ITP are provisions which will reduce water supply for Kern County and other regions: […]

Governor Newsom Announces Agreement Between Teachers, Classified Employees and School System Management to Support Student Instruction During COVID-19 Outbreak

Governor Newsom Announces Agreement Between Teachers, Classified Employees and School System Management to Support Student Instruction During COVID-19 Outbreak

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a major agreement between teachers, classified employees, school boards, superintendents, and principals to work together to provide distance learning to California’s students as a result of school closures due to mitigation efforts against the COVID-19 outbreak. The agreement means more kids will be able to get school resources, such […]

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on 2019-20 School Year Amid Current School Safety Concerns

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on 2019-20 School Year Amid Current School Safety Concerns

Sacramento, CA…State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond released a statement Tuesday regarding the 2019-20 school year. “Due to the current safety concerns and needs for ongoing social distancing, it currently appears that our students will not be able to return to school campuses before the end of the school year. In order to allow […]

Amador County Public Health Confirms Third COVID-19 Case

Amador County Public Health Confirms Third COVID-19 Case

Amador County, CA…The Amador County Public Health Department confirms an additional positive case of COVID-19 in an elderly Amador County resident. This new diagnosis is travel-associated and is not linked to community transmission. The individual is currently isolated at home and recovering. All household members and close contacts of this new case have been contacted, […]

Distance Learning for the Remainder of the 2019-20 School Year for all Calaveras Schools

Distance Learning for the Remainder of the 2019-20 School Year for all Calaveras Schools

Angels Camp – “Based upon the statements from Governor Newsom and the letter from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Thurmond on March 31, 2020, we are looking at the reality that school campuses will not be reopening for standard operations for the remainder of the school year. It is important to understand we are not […]

Calaveras Sheriff to All Non-Essential Visitors to Calaveras County, Please Stay Home.

Calaveras Sheriff to All Non-Essential Visitors to Calaveras County, Please Stay Home.

San Andreas, CA…We implore all persons in and around Calaveras County who do not either reside here or provide essential services, to recognize the impact that the population increase due to visitation has on our community and health care system. Now is not the time to come to our community. If you are visiting for […]