Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2017-075 ZA FOR MARK BOLGER: This application proposes to re-zone 118.1 acres of land in Calaveras County from U (Unclassified) to A1 (General Agriculture). The two contiguous parcels are located at 4629 […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249. San Andreas State Route 49 Commercial Gateway and Corridor Study: Calaveras County, in coordination with Caltrans and the Calaveras Council of Governments, is proposing to adopt a transportation and land use study […]

Calaveras-Mariposa Community Action Agency Request For Propasal

Calaveras-Mariposa Community Action Agency Request For Propasal

San Andreas, CA…CALAVERAS-MARIPOSA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CALAVERAS-MARIPOSA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY (hereinafter “CMCAA”) requests proposals for funding, and will receive proposal packages at the Calaveras Department of Health and Human Services up to the hour of 4:30 p.m. on the 27th day of November, 2017. […]

Salute To Veterans Art Exhibition & Veterans Day Celebration in San Andreas

Salute To Veterans Art Exhibition & Veterans Day Celebration in San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Arts Council is proud to present a Celebration for Veterans in Calaveras County. Salute to Veterans, Service. Struggle. Strength. Honor. Dignity. Homecoming. Those words mean the world to those who serve our country. On Saturday, November 11, the Calaveras County Arts Council’s will serve respect to those men and women […]

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 […]

Standoff in Amador, Subject Arrested Related to Law Enforcement Impersonation Robbery in West Point

Standoff in Amador, Subject Arrested Related to Law Enforcement Impersonation Robbery in West Point

Pioneer, CA…Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, with the assistance of the Amador County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on Meadow Drive in Pioneer (Amador County). CCSO Detectives have been conducting follow-up on a robbery that occurred at a marijuana grow site on Skull Flat Road in West Point (Calaveras […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule for the Week of November 10 – 16

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule for the Week of November 10 – 16

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

Multiple Subjects Arrested for Methamphetamine Sale Charges

Multiple Subjects Arrested for Methamphetamine Sale Charges

West Point, CA…On 11-7-17 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team assisted investigators in serving a search warrant at a residence on Main Street in West Point. Multiple subjects were contacted and arrested on various drug related charges and child endangerment. Deputies seized methamphetamine, marijuana, concentrated cannabis with lab materials, and paraphernalia indicative of drug […]

“Tackle Your Health” Sparks Men’s Health Conversation

“Tackle Your Health” Sparks Men’s Health Conversation

San Andreas, CA…It’s a fact, most men do not talk about their health – with family, friends or especially with a physician. That’s changing in Calaveras County where four community-minded men are speaking out on the topic during Men’s Health Month in November. Bret Harte High School Coach Casey Kester, Calaveras High School Coach Jason […]

Ken James Ingle, 56 from Mokelumne Hill Passed Away in Mountain Ranch Collision

Ken James Ingle, 56 from Mokelumne Hill Passed Away in Mountain Ranch Collision

Mountain Ranch, CA…On November 3, 2017, at approximately 1505 hours, Ken James Ingle was driving his 2000 Ford Explorer northbound on Michel Road, north of Cave City Road at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons, Ingle allowed his vehicle to drive across the southbound lane and onto the west shoulder. Ingle’s vehicle subsequently collided with […]

Mother Lode League Football Regular Season Winds Down

Mother Lode League Football Regular Season Winds Down

Sonora, CA…The Bret Harte Bullfrogs traveled to Sonora the Frogs ended up on the smaller side of of a 70-15 final score. Calaveras quieted the roar of the Linden Lions 49-0. Summerville rolled over Amador 35-10. Argonaut ended up on the south end of a non-conference game against Dixon 7-35

Traffic Update…Fatal Vehicle into Tree Collision Near Michel Road & Mountain Ranch Road.

Traffic Update…Fatal Vehicle into Tree Collision Near Michel Road & Mountain Ranch Road.

Mountain Ranch, CA…Just after 3pm this afternoon CHP reported a vehicle vs tree collision near Michel Road & Mountain Ranch Road. Initially a medi-flight was requested and CHP was done but the patient was too severly injured to survive. Our thoughts and prayers are with another family who’s lives have taken a tragic turn for […]

Say No to Drugs Poster Contest Winners & Prizes

Say No to Drugs Poster Contest Winners & Prizes

San Andreas, CA…Yesterday, November 2nd 2017, Sheriff Rick DiBasilio presented several students from Valley Springs Elementary School, Avery Middle School and Michelson Elementary School with backpacks and school supplies as prizes. These students participated in the Sheriff’s Office third annual ‘Say No to Drugs’ Poster Contest that concluded last week coinciding with Red Ribbon Week. […]

San Andreas Home was Vacant During Oct. 26 Fire

San Andreas Home was Vacant During Oct. 26 Fire

San Andreas, CA…No one was home when firefighters were called in the early morning Oct. 26 to extinguish a fire in a two-story residence at 211 W. St. Charles St. in Andreas. San Andreas Fire Protection District Chief Don Young was first to arrive after the fire was reported at 2:42 a.m. Young said he […]

Calaveras Deputies Assist BLM with Marijuana Eradication

Calaveras Deputies Assist BLM with Marijuana Eradication

Railroad Flat, CA…On 10/31/2017 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted the Bureau of Land Management and TRIDENT (Tri County Drug Enforcement Team) in serving a search warrant for an illegal marijuana grow near the 2000 block of Independence Cemetery Road, Railroad Flat. After securing the scene law enforcement personnel seized 595 marijuana plants, approximately 400 […]

The Annual Stone Soup & Halloween at Calaveras Government Center with Video & Over 190 Photos

The Annual Stone Soup & Halloween at Calaveras Government Center with Video & Over 190 Photos

San Andreas, CA…We had the honor to be one of the Judges at the Annual Stone Soup festivities at the Government Center. This day and fundraiser for the local food bank was originally promoted by the late Chief Probation Officer Michael Kriletich and former CAO Jennie Boyce. It’s goals were to enhance the community spirit […]

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,600,000

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,600,000

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. […]

Men’s Health is Workshop Focus for the Month of November

Men’s Health is Workshop Focus for the Month of November

San Andreas, CA…Men’s health is the topic of a free workshop on Nov. 9 at Mark Twain Medical Center. “Tackle Your Health” is the theme for the 10 a. m. to noon event focusing on lifestyle and health resources for men. A variety of presenters and health resource organizations will be featured and lunch is […]

Thomas Lloyd Jeffries 1944 – 2017

Thomas Lloyd Jeffries 1944 – 2017

San Andreas, CA…Thomas Lloyd Jeffries was born on July 12, 1944 in Stockton, California, but if you asked him he’d tell you Tulsa, Okalhoma where his sisters were born. He passed away October 19, 2017 in Sonora, California, family and friends by his side. Tom lived out his life amongst the rolling hills of Calaveras […]

San Andreas Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder

San Andreas Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder

San Andreas, CA..On 10-28-2017 at approx. 5:40pm, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 1330 Calaveritas Road in San Andreas, the Oak Shadows Mobile Home Park, for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival deputies learned that there was a domestic dispute between a 50 year old man and the alleged suspect, Carol Soares (age […]

Clarification on Availability of Discretionary Funds in the County Treasury By CAO Timothy Lutz

Clarification on Availability of Discretionary Funds in the County Treasury By CAO Timothy Lutz

San Andreas, CA…During the October 17 and 18 Board of Supervisors’ Hearings to consider the adoption of an ordinance to either ban or regulate cannabis cultivation in the County, there was some confusion regarding how much unobligated funds Calaveras County has available at its disposal. Specifically, it was stated that there was an excess of […]

Mountain Ranch Haunt Walk, Harvest Festival and Masquerade Ball

Mountain Ranch Haunt Walk, Harvest Festival and Masquerade Ball

Mountain Ranch, CA…On Saturday, October 28th from 10am-4:30 pm, we are also hosting the Harvest Fest at the MRYA Resource Center. The Harvest Fest is a family-oriented event with entertainment, activities for the kids and adults, vendors and food. 10 am-Noon: Fiddler Blake Ritter, Noon: Bake Sale, 1:00-4:30 pm: Brian Jirka and The Cabby Band. […]

Four Marijuana Eradications this Week With Over 1,000lbs of Marijuana Seized

Four Marijuana Eradications this Week With Over 1,000lbs of Marijuana Seized

San Andreas, CA…The following information is to update on the status of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team’s recent activities: 10/24/2017 At about 0950 hours Sheriff’s deputies assisted Code Enforcement Officers in serving an abatement warrant that had been obtained by Calaveras County Code Compliance at an address in the 8000 block of […]

Lloyd Corsen Has Passed Away From His Injuries

Lloyd Corsen Has Passed Away From His Injuries

San Andreas, CA…On 10-17-2017 at approx. 8:58pm Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Mark Twain Medical Center Emergency Room for a report that Lloyd Corsen (age 34, a resident of Calaveras County) was brought in to the ER with a major head trauma. Corsen was transferred to an out of area trauma center. […]

Armed Robbery with Truck Stolen in Mountain Ranch

Armed Robbery with Truck Stolen in Mountain Ranch

Mountain Ranch, CA…On 10/24/2017 at approximately 04:40 AM Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery having occurred at a property in the 9000 Block of Whiskey Slide Road in Mountain Ranch. The 55 year old male victim reported that two Hispanic male subjects came on the property, restrained him […]

Nurse Practitioner Linda Colliflower Brings Women’s Health Focus to Calaveras County

Nurse Practitioner Linda Colliflower Brings Women’s Health Focus to Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…Nurse Practitioner Linda Colliflower has joined the staff at San Andreas Family Medical Clinic, after more than 20 years as a well-known professional in neighboring Amador County. She and her husband Dr. William Colliflower shared a practice of gynecology and women’s health before his recent retirement. They have treated hundreds of women from […]

CUSD Teachers Strike is Over! All CUSD Schools to Open Tomorrow Staffed By CUSD Teachers

CUSD Teachers Strike is Over!  All CUSD Schools to Open Tomorrow Staffed By CUSD Teachers

San Andreas, CA…An agreement was reached today between the district and the teachers union, as a result of ongoing negotiations. All schools will be open tomorrow, with Calaveras Unified teachers in place, so that we can begin to move forward together. I apologize for the impact of the teachers strike and sincerely look forward to […]