Striking Teachers Forcing All CUSD Schools to Close Thursday & Probably Friday

Striking Teachers Forcing All CUSD Schools to Close Thursday & Probably Friday

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 […]

Ford Issues Safety Recall for 2015-17 F-150 AND 2017 Super Duty Vehicles

Ford Issues Safety Recall for 2015-17 F-150 AND 2017 Super Duty Vehicles

Dearborn, MI…Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall in North America. Details are as follows: Certain 2015-17 Ford F-150 and 2017 Ford Super Duty vehicles. Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 1.3 million 2015-17 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty vehicles in North America to add a water shield to side […]

CCWD Invites You To A Ribbon Cutting

CCWD Invites You To A Ribbon Cutting

Arnold, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors invites you to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Wednesday October 25 at Cedar Center, 1225 Oak Circle, Arnold CA 95223. This ceremony will celebrate the completion of the Reach 3A Project, which replaced the main water transmission pipeline through downtown Arnold and is expected […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle on Shake Ridge Road

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle on Shake Ridge Road

Volcano, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury overturned vehicle collision on Shake Ridge Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00332 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 22581 Shake Ridge Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.484472 -120.607087 Close Detail Information 8:03 PM 4 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 RORYS 209-245-6674 8:03 PM 3 [12] B94-004 1124 […]

Some CCWD Customers in Arnold May Experience Water Discoloration

Some CCWD Customers in Arnold May Experience Water Discoloration

Arnold, CA…Water service was restored to customers in Arnold at around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday October 18, after CCWD crews completed work on a portion of the new Reach 3A Pipeline in White Pines. Some customers experienced low water pressure while the work was taking place, beginning at 5 a.m. Following work on water transmission pipelines, […]

Mark Borchin, Picture of Health Wary of Stress ~ Men’s Health Feature from Sandie Lema

Mark Borchin, Picture of Health Wary of Stress ~ Men’s Health Feature from Sandie Lema

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mark Borchin of Mokelumne Hill is the picture of health – blessed with low blood pressure and high metabolism. To keep it that way he is an active runner, plays basketball every week and hikes with his wife. But, he is always aware that stress looms as a big health threat. Mark is […]

Gary Olson Named October 2017 Mentor of the Month

Gary Olson Named October 2017 Mentor of the Month

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is pleased to announce Murphys resident Gary Olson as the October 2017 Mentor of the Month. Gary has been matched with his mentee Jacob for just over two years. “Gary is a steadfast and passionate supporter of the Mentoring Program and has always been very modest about the value […]

Charli Jo Zumbach Says Thank You!!!

Charli Jo Zumbach Says Thank You!!!

Angels Camp, CA…Wow it was a year October 15th that I got a second chance, my name is Charli Jo Zumbach and a lot of you know at 6 months of age I underwent a liver transplant at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. My doctors are happy with my progress and I went from taking 11 […]

Commission on Aging Recognizes 2017 Senior Volunteers

Commission on Aging Recognizes 2017 Senior Volunteers

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 […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through October 24th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through October 24th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Sheriff DiBasilio Obtains New Equipment for the SO

Sheriff DiBasilio Obtains New Equipment for the SO

San Andreas, CA…The sheriff and the sheriff’s office administrative team continue to work to solve outdated equipment conditions. A purchase last week totaling $11,937.61 included 6 bulletproof vests, 30 rapid containment batons with holsters along with various holsters for pistols and radios. The batons finish out updating the patrol and corrections divisions with batons. Last […]

Collision on Hwy 132 Takes Life of Sarah Nicole Cahoon, 28 from Coulterville

Collision on Hwy 132 Takes Life of Sarah Nicole Cahoon, 28 from Coulterville

Coulterville, CA…On October 17, 2017, at approximately 6:18 pm, 28 year old Coulterville resident, Sarah Cahoon, was driving a 2002 Mazda MPV, eastbound on State Route 132, west of Piney Creek Road, at an unknown speed. Cahoon allowed her vehicle to travel over the right shoulder and up an embankment south of the road edge. […]

The 2017 Veterans Day Parade in Copperopolis

The 2017 Veterans Day Parade in Copperopolis

Copperopolis, CA…Could you please post on your calendar and elsewhere our Veterans Day Parade which is sponsored by the VFW Post 12118 of Copperopolis. The parade is November 11, @ 11 am. Starting across the street from Copper Elementary School the parade proceeds down O’Byrnes Ferry Road ending at Reeds Turnpike. The Lions Club will […]

Watching the Cow Pie Drop Last Sunday with Bret Harte FFA ~ By Ashlynn Maddeaux

Watching the Cow Pie Drop Last Sunday with Bret Harte FFA ~ By Ashlynn Maddeaux

Murphys, CA…On Sunday October 15th the Bret Harte FFA hosted its’ 28th Annual Cow Pie Social event at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. It was a fun-filled family day with bounce houses, face painting, volleyball, and balloons for the kids, as well as a tri-tip dinner prepared and cooked by the Bret Harte FFA Boosters. For […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week October 17, 2017 through October 23, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week October 17, 2017 through October 23, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy Grape Stomp and Saturday’s other activities and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am […]

Annie Oakley Academy Helped Fill Search and Rescue Coffers

Annie Oakley Academy Helped Fill Search and Rescue Coffers

Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department…”Thank you to everyone who participated in the Annie Oakley Academy. It was once again a great success and all proceeds go to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team. The team is made up of volunteers who have a calling to help those in need. The volunteers […]

Teachers Union Calls For Strike Starting October 19th Citing Inadequate Pay, Out-of-Control Class Sizes & School Safety Issues

Teachers Union Calls For Strike Starting October 19th Citing Inadequate Pay, Out-of-Control Class Sizes & School Safety Issues

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 […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Holding Special Meeting Today on Banning or Regulating Commercial Cannabis

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Holding Special Meeting Today on Banning or Regulating Commercial Cannabis

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be holding a special meeting and possibly tomorrow for ordinance changes that will either ban or strictly limit commercial cannabis cultivation in the county. The Agenda is enclosed.. Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 10/17/2017 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA […]

Calaveras Unified Educators Set October 19th Strike Date

Calaveras Unified Educators Set October 19th Strike Date

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 […]

At Middleton’s We Pay The Sales Tax All This Week!!

At Middleton’s We Pay The Sales Tax All This Week!!

Angels Camp, CA…Shop next week at Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances Starting on Monday and ending Saturday October 21st. It is on “In Stock Furniture” only. Not on Appliances, Special orders or Mattresses. So shop and save!! Family owned and operated since 1955, Middleton’s Mark twain Center, Inc was originally Calaveras Mercantile bought be Hank and […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Off Road Excursion off Burson Road

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Off Road Excursion off Burson Road

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a Dodge Pickup has gone off of Burson Road. It apparently an unplanned excursion that has resulted in minor injuries. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00307 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 3548 Burson Rd Loc Desc: X DAKOTA Lat/Lon: 38.193488 -120.889916 Close Detail Information 5:27 PM 7 [10] […]

Traffic Update….Backhoe on its’ side Near Hwy 49 & Carol Kennedy

Traffic Update….Backhoe on its’ side Near Hwy 49 & Carol Kennedy

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a pickup with a utility trailer with a backhoe on its’ side. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00313 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr Loc Desc: 1182H Lat/Lon: 38.145943 -120.638864 Close Detail Information 5:31 PM 4 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MOTHERLODE 209-754-1740 – […]

John Wesley King 1932 – 2017

John Wesley King 1932 – 2017

San Andreas, CA…John Wesley King passed away on Oct. 10, 2017 of natural causes. He was born Oct. 27, 1932 in Akron, Ohio and lived in San Andreas for the last 15 years. After completing the 9th grade he began working to help support his family. He was honorably discharged from the US Army after […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-537 APPEAL by Kern Houghten of the Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The site is located at 201 Sierra Madre Road, Railroad Flat, T5N, R13E, Sec. 12, APN: 020-029-040. […]