Reflections On Congressman McClintock’s Recent Roseville Town Hall meeting ~ A Letter To The Editor By Ann Bowler

Reflections On Congressman McClintock’s Recent Roseville Town Hall meeting ~ A Letter To The Editor By Ann Bowler

Roseville, CA…We attended Congressman McClintock’s recent Roseville town hall meeting. Newspapers quoted our Congressman calling those who attended “anarchists.” We knew at least 50 of the people there and that statement couldn’t be farther from the truth; we knew teachers, social workers, lawyers, photographers, business owners, college professors, counselors, grant writers and other professionals, all […]

Caltrans Releases Draft State Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan

Caltrans Releases Draft State Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans has released for public review the draft State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, which lays out the policies and actions Caltrans and its partner agencies should take to achieve the department’s ambitious statewide goals to double walking and triple bicycling trips by 2020. “Active transportation is at the nexus of many of our state’s […]

Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting & Changes To Fee Schedule For Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program

Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting & Changes To Fee Schedule For Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 14th at 8:00 a.m. On the agenda is to adopt a Resolution authorizing changes to the Fee Schedule for the Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) program, reducing the fee from $104 to $100 per application, effective November 8, 2016. […]

Calaveras County Urgency Ordinance Extension Explained

Calaveras County Urgency Ordinance Extension Explained

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Marijuana Urgency Ordinance Extension Explained by Calaveras County District Two Supervisor Jack Garamendi. More about Supervisor Garamendi from his website Dear Neighbors and District 2 Resident: I am honored to be your representative on the Calaveras Board of Supervisors for District 2. Our district includes the communities of Calaveritas, Glencoe, Mokelumne […]

Calaveras Republicans Unite To Bring Regulation To Cannabis Market

Calaveras Republicans Unite To Bring Regulation To Cannabis Market

Mountain Ranch, CA…Calaveras County Republicans have united to form a local chapter of Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition, a national organization formed in 2012 with the mission to reform marijuana laws by working within the GOP to educate and connect with lawmakers, party leadership, and grassroots activists. We are the voice for all Republicans who oppose […]

Felony Arrest For Brandishing A Knife, Criminal Threats, & Resisting Arrest

Felony Arrest For Brandishing A Knife, Criminal Threats, & Resisting Arrest

Sonora, CA…On Wednesday February 8th, 2017, at around 12:45 p.m., Officers of the Sonora Police Department were dispatched the Enrichment Center on Hospital Road for a report of a man brandishing a knife. Officer Memmer arrived on scene and was directed to 30-year-old Levi Elden Coon, who was still inside of the building. When Officer […]

Star Wreck: To Boldly Go Far, Far Away

Star Wreck: To Boldly Go Far, Far Away

San Andreas,CA…A hilarious musical mash up of all your favorite heroes and villains from outer space! Pre-show entertainment features snacks, photo booth, face painting and special guest appearances from Vader’s Fist 501st Legion: The World’s Definitive Imperial Costuming Organization! Backstage Passes available for the after-party at the “Mos Eisley Cantina”. Backstage passes are $20 and […]

Murder In The Knife Room

Murder In The Knife Room

San Andreas, CA…One murder, ten suspects. Who killed Mysterious Host? Could it be Respected General? What about Wealthy Dowager? Or maybe it was Santa Claus. The mystery unfolds as Inexplicably Omniscient Inspector takes on the most thrilling and baffling murder case in the history of thrilling and baffling murder cases. Calaveras High School Advanced Drama […]

Hey Good People!! Snow Returns Soon & Lifts Suspended Feb 9th!! ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Snow Returns Soon & Lifts Suspended Feb 9th!! ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Due to heavy snowfall, rain, wind and High Avalanche Danger, LIFT OPERATIONS WILL BE SUSPENDED today- 2/9/17. Will Update this afternoon. Another day of rain is upon us and well……..is what it is! The projected high today is to be around 45F with a South wind from 31-50mph. Up to […]

Wet Weather Driving Tips From TCSO

Wet Weather Driving Tips From TCSO

Sonora, CA…Driving in heavy rain can cause the potential of poor visibility and hydroplaning. If you’re going too fast and end up hydroplaning keep in the direction you want to go and do not brake hard. With all of the flooding brought on by the heavy rain, do not get in too deep. If water […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For February 8th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For February 8th

San Andreas, CA… Calaveras County Sheriff’s logs for February 8th are enclosed: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, February 8, 2017 00:12 Traffic Stop 1702080003 Officer initiated activity at Paloma Rd/Nine Oaks Rd, Paloma. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:58 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1702080006 Officer initiated activity at Little John Rd/Town Square Rd, […]

Ebbetts Pass Lumber & Arnold Ace Home Center Have Your Flood & Emergency Supplies

Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Lumber & Arnold Ace Home Center Have Your Flood & Emergency Supplies. We have flood control and cleanup items in stock. Supplies are moving quickly so stock up now! Flood Barriers, Sandbags (Empty and w/ Sand), Hydrabarriers, Quick Dams, Wattles. Generators, Sump Pumps and Hose, Expanding Spray Foam, Rain Gear Arnold Ace […]

Senator Gaines Slams State Water Board’s Decision To Extend Drought Regulations

Senator Gaines Slams State Water Board’s Decision To Extend Drought Regulations

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today reacted to the California State Water Resources Control Board’s decision to extend the state’s emergency drought regulations. By voting to extend the regulations, urban water districts will be subject to an additional 270 days of consumption reports, “stress tests,” and water-use cuts. “This decision is blind to the […]

Moran Creek Bridge On Love Creek Road Back Under Water

Moran Creek Bridge On Love Creek Road Back Under Water

Arnold, CA…This afternoon the bridge normally over but now through Moran Creek on Love Creek Road was back underwater and further under water than in the January storms. One large SUV crossed while we were there so structurally is still appears sound but if we get another significant surge tomorrow who knows. Further up Moran […]

Construction & Irrigation Of Raised Beds

Construction & Irrigation Of Raised Beds

Jackson, CA…Tired of all the rocks you find when you are digging in your garden? Problem soils or slopes on your property? Critters driving you crazy? It might be time to try gardening in raised beds. Raising produce and flowers in raised beds allows gardeners to better control the growing conditions in a wide variety […]

The Courage Of Love ~ A Mind Matters Blog

The Courage Of Love ~ A Mind Matters Blog

Murphys, CA…Of course we all think of love in February; Cupid, hearts, and chocolate are all around, but, I have been thinking about how love sometimes takes courage. As you know Mind Matters serves those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, and other Learning Disabilities. However, it is not just the client that we serve. […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through February 7th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through February 7th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs through February 7th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, February 7, 2017 00:10 VERBAL DISPUTE 1702070001 Occurred on Upper Quail Mine Rd, Columbia. Rpts that her mother will not let her into her bedroom. Rp is borrowing a phone and does not have access to another one. […]

Soft Road Closures On Pettinger Road

Soft Road Closures On Pettinger Road

Burson, CA…Please be advised that Public Works must temporarily close Pettinger Road in Burson due to a flooding event. Pettinger Road is closed from Highway 12 to Messing Road. Passenger traffic can detour to Messing Road. Please plan your activities accordingly.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at (209)754-6402.

Learn To Co-Lead Healthier Living Workshops In Calaveras County

Learn To Co-Lead Healthier Living Workshops In Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…Interested in helping others improve their health? Have a chronic health condition yourself? Comfortable speaking in front of a small group? Available to lead a weekly workshop for 6 weeks? When: March 6, 7 & 13, 14, 2017 9:00-4:30 each day (lunch provided) Where: Calaveras County Health and Human Services Building 509 East […]

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Local & Regional Plan

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Local & Regional Plan

Calaveras County,CA…The Mother Lode Workforce Development Board (MLWDB) and Middle Sierra Regional Planning Unit (Mother Lode RPU) will be submitting a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local & Regional Plan for Program Years 2017-2020 to the California Workforce Development Board no later than March 15, 2017, as required under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. […]

Department Of Public Works Rock Creek Gatehouse Replacement Project

Department Of Public Works Rock Creek Gatehouse Replacement Project

Milton, CA…ce is hereby given that the Calaveras County Department of Public Works will receive sealed bids for the Design/Build work shown and described in the specifications and associated documents for the subject work. Work shall include the design and construction of a 8’x20′ replacement gatehouse at the Rock Creek Landfill in Milton CA. Work […]

We Are Out Of Gopher Wood & NOAA Says Rain Will Subside By The Weekend

We Are Out Of Gopher Wood & NOAA Says Rain Will Subside By The Weekend

Arnold, CA…The rain and localized flood warnings are going to be with us for another few days. Rains will taper off after tomorrow and snow levels will drop back down along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today At lower elevations, heavy rain. At higher elevations, rain and snow in the morning, then rain in […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For February 7th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For February 7th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, February 7, 2017 00:07 Grand Theft 1702070001 Occurred on John Eaph Tl, West Point. Items taken from a vehicle. . Disposition: Report Taken. 00:11 Suspicious Circumstances 1702070002 Occurred on Hwy 4, Murphys. . Disposition: […]