Calaveras MET Team Assists DFW with Marijuana Eradication

Calaveras MET Team Assists DFW with Marijuana Eradication

Copperopolis, CA…On 08/13/2018 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team deputies assisted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife with the service of a warrant in the rural area of Heiser Canyon near Copperopolis. No subjects were located upon arrival. Several scientists from the California State Water Board as well as Senior Environmental Scientists from […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back In Action Today. The full agenda is enclosed… LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/14/2018 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 Announcements This is a time for board members […]

Calaveras Sheriff’s Department Holds Hiring & Promotion Ceremony

Calaveras Sheriff’s Department Holds Hiring & Promotion Ceremony

San Andreas, CA…Throughout 2018, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has been actively recruiting new employees. This morning during a public Promotional / Hiring / Affirmation of Office Ceremony, Sheriff Rick DiBasilio proudly swore in a large group of recently hired or promoted Sheriff’s employees. The list included the promotion of one patrol sergeant, three corporals, […]

Gary L. Stevens For Sheriff Tri-Tip Fundraiser Dinner & Dance

Gary L. Stevens For Sheriff Tri-Tip Fundraiser Dinner & Dance

San Andreas, CA…Gary L. Stevens For Sheriff Tri-Tip Fundraiser Dinner & Dance is August 25th. Don’t miss out and get your tickets now. Gary has been a professional peace officer for more than 28 years. His dedication to law enforcement began as a young adult, and he remains true to the profession to this day. […]

Two Days of MET Team Marijuana Eradications

Two Days of MET Team Marijuana Eradications

San Andreas, CA…Over the past two days, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team has served several search warrants for illegal marijuana cultivation. On 8-8-18 Sheriff’s Deputies served search warrants at adjoining properties in the 6000 block of Fullen Road near Murphys. Three subjects were initially detained upon arrival and deputies found illegal marijuana […]

Wildfire Hazardous Smoke Advisory for Southeastern Calaveras County

Wildfire Hazardous Smoke Advisory for Southeastern Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Public Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potentially hazardous air quality conditions due to smoke from fires currently burning throughout the state. Although the air throughout the county is currently rated as Unhealthy, the […]

Wildfire Smoke Advisory in Place Until Further Notice

Wildfire Smoke Advisory in Place Until Further Notice

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Public Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are re-issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions due to smoke from fires currently burning throughout the state. This advisory will remain in place until further notice. The potential […]

Submit Your Questions For Town Halls Regarding Code Compliance Revisions

Submit Your Questions For Town Halls Regarding Code Compliance Revisions

San Andreas, CA…On May 22nd, 2018 the Calaveras County Code Compliance Department brought forward a proposed revision of Chapter 8.06 of the County Code. The Board directed the Building Director to seek out more public input on the proposed ordinance. The revision of 8.06 was put on the agenda of the Industry Work group and […]

Notice Regarding Seizure of Property and Initiation of Forfeiture Proceedings

Notice Regarding Seizure of Property and Initiation of Forfeiture Proceedings

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE REGARDING SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS, HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4. To: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR LEGAL INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING SEIZED PROPERTY: $3,272.00 Currency of the United States of America. Notice is hereby given that the property described above was seized on June 24, […]

Wildfire Smoke Impacts Air Quality

Wildfire Smoke Impacts Air Quality

San Andreas, CA…Smoke from the Northern California fires continues to impact air quality in Calaveras County. The impact varies, based on geographical location and wind direction, but has the greatest impact at this time on sensitive populations, including individuals with heart and lung disease, elderly persons, infants, children and pregnant women. Because the Calaveras County […]

San Andreas Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Death of Desiree Licon

San Andreas Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Death of Desiree Licon

San Andreas, CA…On 7-11-18 around 0240 hours Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a report of an altercation on Bargers Court in San Andreas. Upon arrival deputies found an unconscious 27 year old female who was treated by medics and later transported via air ambulance to an out of county hospital. Deputies arrested Jesse […]

Sheriff’s Behavioral Health Liaison Receives Award

Sheriff’s Behavioral Health Liaison Receives Award

San Andreas, CA) On 7/18/18 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was notified that “Behavioral Health Liaison” Brenda Hanley is receiving an international award for “Leadership in Human Rights and Civil Rights” from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The Sheriff’s Office nominated Ms. Hanley for the award. Ms. Hanley is an employee of Calaveras […]

Desiree Licon 1990 – 2018

Desiree Licon 1990 – 2018

San Andreas, CA…Desiree Licon was born July 21st, 1990 in San Jose, CA and passed away July 15, 2018 in San Andreas, CA. She was an accomplished Cheerleader from the young age of 7 years old, cheering for Pop Warner and competitive cheer teams. Desiree was active in Dance and Drama and always loved to […]

Another Fatality on our Local Roads as 73 Year Old San Andreas Man Loses Life in Collision

Another Fatality on our Local Roads as 73 Year Old San Andreas Man Loses Life in Collision

San Andreas, CA…On July 19, 2018, at approximately 1310 hours, a San Andreas man was driving a 1966 Chevy C10 truck, eastbound on Russell Road, approaching Market Street, at an unknown speed. For a yet to be determined reason, He made an unsafe turning movement and steered his pickup to the left. The front of […]

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services speaking at Good Morning Calaveras in August

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services speaking at Good Morning Calaveras in August

San Andreas, CA…Good Morning Calaveras in August will be on Wednesday August 1, 2018 from 7:30am – 9:00am. The Guest Speaker will be Michelle Patterson, Director Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services. The cost is only $15 per person, Includes breakfast catered by Carmen’s Cafe. RSVP by July 27. Mark Twain Medical Center, classroom 2, […]

Hazardous Trees Force Closure of Mountain Ranch Road

Hazardous Trees Force Closure of Mountain Ranch Road

Sandreas, CA…PublicWorks staff has identified hazardous trees that are in danger of falling onto Mountain Ranch Road. County Road Crews have been deployed to the site and Mountain Ranch Road is closed from Garibaldi Street, Mountain Ranch to Sheep Ranch Road, Mountain Ranch. Traffic detours are as follows: Traffic heading toward San Andreas will be […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action With a Full Agenda on July 24th

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action With a Full Agenda on July 24th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action With a Full Agenda on July 24th. The agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 7/24/2018 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 1. Pursuant to […]

Health Advisory on Wildfire Smoke

Health Advisory on Wildfire Smoke

San Andreas, CA…Smoke from the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County is impacting air quality in Calaveras County. The impact varies, based on geographical location and wind direction, but has the greatest impact at this time on sensitive populations, including individuals with heart and lung disease, elderly persons, infants, children and pregnant women. As general cautionary […]

Bryan Fredrick Parks has Passed Away at 86

Bryan Fredrick Parks has Passed Away at 86

San Andreas, CA…It is with great sadness that the family of Bryan Fredrick Parks announces his passing after a brief illness, on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Bryan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years Kathleen (Kay) and his children, Kathy, Frank, Bryan Jr., Laurie, Michael, and […]

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000

Esmeralda Valley, CA…This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. […]

Congratulations to Now Retired Army Master Sergeant & Current CHP Officer CHP Officer John Fernandez

Congratulations to Now Retired Army Master Sergeant & Current CHP Officer CHP Officer John Fernandez

San Andreas, CA…San Andreas CHP Officer John Fernandez recently retired from the United States Army after nearly 21 years of service. He started his career in the active duty Army in September 1997 as an Infantryman. A few years later he transitioned to the Military Police. His active duty career spanned over a decade and […]