Sacramento, CA…In preparation for one of the busiest weekends in spring, California State Parks is advising the public to stay home and save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of visiting parks and beaches, the department encourages all Californians who celebrate Passover and Easter to do so safely at home or join loved ones virtually. […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Health reported yesterday that the three additional cases added to the COVID-19 count for Calaveras County were aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship. This is incorrect. All three cases were pasengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship. On April 9, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed three additional cases of novel coronavirus […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new program to provide doctors, nurses and other critical front-line health care workers access to no-cost or low-cost hotel rooms. The program will prioritize health care workers who come in direct contact with or are suspected of having direct contact with COVID-19 patients, or who test positive for COVID-19 […]
San Andreas, CA…On April 9, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed three additional cases of novel coronavirus or COVID-19. The case management was transferred from the state to Calaveras Public Health. They were part of a state investigation in March that stemmed from the second voyage of the Diamond Princess cruise ship that departed San Francisco […]
Amador County, CA…The Amador County Public Health Department confirms four additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Amador County residents. At least one of these cases is a result of community transmission, meaning that this case is unrelated to travel and had no identifiable contact with a known case, indicating likely infection within our community. The […]
White Oak, MD…Serological tests measure the amount of antibodies or proteins present in the blood when the body is responding to a specific infection, like COVID-19. In other words, the test detects the body’s immune response to the infection caused by the virus rather than detecting the virus itself. In the early days of an […]
Washington, DC…The COVID-19 virus continues to impact the number of initial claims and its impact is also reflected in the increasing levels of insured unemployment. In the week ending April 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 6,606,000, a decrease of 261,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level […]
San Andreas, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit would like to congratulate Unit Chief Josh White on his retirement after 32 fire seasons of dedicated service to the State of California including seven years as our Unit Chief. On April 1st, CAL FIRE Director Thom Porter stated, “I am pleased […]
Angels Camp, CA…Local resident and current Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE) Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) member, Christy Miro, has been appointed to serve on the California State Student Attendance Review Board. Miro has been a member of the Calaveras County SARB for the past six years. SARB is a community-based effort to bring […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
Sacramento, CA…The Latest COVID-19 Update from Governor Gavin Newsom
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
