Mark Twain Medical Center and Soroptimist KICK OFF American Heart Month by Offering FREE Cholesterol Tests During February

Mark Twain Medical Center and Soroptimist KICK OFF American Heart Month by Offering FREE Cholesterol Tests During February

San Andreas, CA…As part of a continuing partnership with Soroptimist International of Calaveras County, Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be offering FREE cholesterol tests for women in Calaveras County during American Heart Month in February. This FREE screening is also known as a lipid panel. The test measures good and bad cholesterol and triglycerides […]

Listening is Vital Tool for Family Nurse Practitioner Laura Keller

Listening is Vital Tool for Family Nurse Practitioner Laura Keller

Valley Springs, CA…“Kindness goes a long way in healing” notes Family Nurse Practitioner Laura Keller. “Just listening to people makes a huge difference.” Laura has recently joined the staff at Mark Twain Family Medical Center in Valley Springs and explains, “I’m here to provide care for people of all ages.” She received her RN degree […]

Valentine’s Adoption Special!

Valentine’s Adoption Special!

San Andreas, CA…Valentine’s Adoption Special! FOCAS –Friends Of Calaveras Animal Services is a non-profit organization with its primary mission being to enhance County Animals Services by providing a better environment for the animals housed at the existing county shelter. It was created by a small group of local residents who understood that Animal Services is […]

Free Professional Tax Preparation & Filing From Blueprint Investments & Tax Planning

Free Professional Tax Preparation & Filing From Blueprint Investments & Tax Planning

Valley Springs, CA…Free Professional Tax Preparation & Filing From Blueprint Investments & Tax Planning. At BluePrint Investments and Tax Planning, we work with individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations looking to take control of their finances and start pursuing their goals. We operate under the assumption that every client is unique and because of this, […]

Drug and Resisting Arrest Charges for Valley Springs Man

Drug and Resisting Arrest Charges for Valley Springs Man

Valley Springs, CA…On 1-23-18 at about 0015 hours, two Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies recognized a subject with outstanding warrants at a gas station in Valley Springs. Joshua Peabody (age 31 of Valley Springs) was contacted by the deputies after dispatch confirmed four outstanding warrants for Peabody’s arrest from Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne Counties. Deputies […]

Dignity Health and The Mark Twain Health Care District to Continue Partnership

Dignity Health and The Mark Twain Health Care District to Continue Partnership

San Andreas, CA… “Dignity Health is pleased with the Health Care District Board’s decision to continue the successful affiliation with Dignity Health. The affiliation will enable Mark Twain Medical Center to advance health care for residents throughout Calaveras County and to ensure patients continue to have access to high-quality, compassionate care. We appreciate the support […]

Mark Twain Health Care District Votes 4-0 For New Lease For Dignity Health & The Mark Twain Medical Center.

Mark Twain Health Care District Votes 4-0 For New Lease For Dignity Health & The Mark Twain Medical Center.

San Andreas, CA…At this morning’s board meeting the Mark Twain Health Care District Board voted 4-0 to approve a new lease for the Mark Twain Medical Center for Dignity Health. This is the first of several pieces on this great news. Enclosed is details of the proposed agreement that were released a few weeks ago. […]

CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Transitions Out of Peak Fire Season

CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Transitions Out of Peak Fire Season

San Andreas, CA…January 19, 2018 – Recent rains and cooler temperatures across the region have lowered the threat of wildfires allowing CAL FIRE’s Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit to transition out of peak fire season effective Monday, January 22, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. in Tuolumne, Calaveras and the eastern portions of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. “This has […]

Calaveras Humane Society To Open Full Service Animal Shelter

Calaveras Humane Society To Open Full Service Animal Shelter

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Humane Society announced today that it has purchased a building in Angels Camp to renovate and open as a full-service animal shelter in late 2018. The property, located at 1209 Highway 49 near Spence Ranch Feed and Supply and Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital, will be remodeled to include housing for dogs, […]

2nd Annual Business Mega Mixer is January 18th

2nd Annual Business Mega Mixer is January 18th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Mega Mixer will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 5:30pm till 7:00pm at the San Andreas Town Hall located at 24 Church Hill Road in San Andreas. This event, sponsored by Mark Twain Medical Center, will be free […]

Calaveras County Sand Bag Locations

Calaveras County Sand Bag Locations

San Andreas, CA…As the winter storms finally look to be on the horizon the Calaveras County Public Works Department sent in a reminder for residents of sand bag locations. San Andreas Yard 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Jenny Lind Yard 11558 Milton Road Valley Springs, CA  95252 Arnold Yard – White Pines […]

Second Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated Last Week in Valley Springs

Second Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated Last Week in Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA..On 01-11-18 members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant for an illegal unregistered indoor marijuana grow at a residence in the 6000 block of Highway 26 in Valley Springs. This location is another residence where deputies found the entire house had been converted for marijuana cultivation. […]

$5,000 Reward Offered for Arrest & Conviction of Wanted Subject Jimmy Blake Terry

$5,000 Reward Offered for Arrest & Conviction of Wanted Subject Jimmy Blake Terry

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is facilitating the offer of a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of wanted subject, Jimmy Blake Terry. Earlier this week the Sheriff’s Office announced that Jimmy Blake Terry is currently listed as Calaveras County Most Wanted in connection to a recent burglary and vehicle pursuit in […]

Columbia College Fall 2017 President’s List Students

Columbia College Fall 2017 President’s List Students

Columbia, CA…Columbia College has named 182 students to the fall 2017 semester President’s List. We are pleased to officially recognize their exceptional scholastic achievement.  This acknowledgment is reserved for students completing twelve or more units of semester coursework at Columbia College and earning a cumulative grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0, with no grade […]

Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated on Baldwin Street, Valley Springs

Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated on Baldwin Street, Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA…On 01-10-18 members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant for an illegal unregistered indoor marijuana grow at a residence in the 8000 block of Baldwin Street in Valley Springs. Deputies found that the entire house had been converted for marijuana cultivation. 1,447 marijuana plants were seized […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Adopts a Ban Ordinance on Cannabis Cultivation ~ Timothy Lutz Calaveras CAO

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Adopts a Ban Ordinance on Cannabis Cultivation ~ Timothy Lutz Calaveras CAO

San Andreas, CA…During the Special Meeting on cannabis held yesterday, January 10, 2018, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted a ban ordinance on the cultivation and commerce of cannabis within the County’s unincorporated areas. The ordinance limits the cultivation of cannabis for commercial and medical use to the limits imposed by California State law, […]

Influenza Cases are Increasing in California Health Officials Encourage Californians to Get Vaccinated ~ Dean Kelaita, M.D.

Influenza Cases are Increasing in California Health Officials Encourage Californians to Get Vaccinated ~ Dean Kelaita, M.D.

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Health Division is monitoring influenza activity throughout our community. Though activity in Calaveras County has not yet increased, activity in California is widespread and at levels usually seen at the peak of the influenza season. Health officials encourage Californians to get vaccinated. “With the increase in influenza impacting many communities […]

Nurse Practitioner Ann Radford Mentors Patients Beyond Their Symptoms

Nurse Practitioner Ann Radford Mentors Patients Beyond Their Symptoms

Arnold, CA…Throughout her career, Nurse Practitioner Ann Radford says she has always recognized that lifestyle choices and personal challenges greatly influence the health of her patients. “I’ve always tried to mentor patients beyond their symptoms,” she explains. That attitude led her to recently earn certification as a Life Coach, something she believes complements her training […]

Winter Weather Advisory Starting Tonight at 10pm

Winter Weather Advisory Starting Tonight at 10pm

Sacramento, Ca…A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for our area…Yeah! Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches at Sierra pass levels, with localized amounts up to 1 to 2 feet over higher peaks are expected. Details are below… Winter Weather Advisory URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE […]

Board of Supervisors Are Back in Action With A “Special” Cannabis Meeting January 10th

Board of Supervisors Are Back in Action With A “Special” Cannabis Meeting January 10th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action on January 10th to conduct a Public Hearing to adopt an Ordinance rescinding Chapter 17.95 and replacing it with a new Chapter 17.95 banning or regulating cannabis cultivation and related commercial activities; certify Environmental Impact Report and adopt Findings of Fact; adopt the […]

Board of Supervisors Are Back in Action January 9th. Picking Board Chair & Vice Chair Tops Agenda

Board of Supervisors Are Back in Action January 9th.  Picking Board Chair & Vice Chair Tops Agenda

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action on January 9th. Topping the agenda is picking the Board Chair & Vice Chair for 2018. This is normally routine but in past years there have been some cases of political elbow throwing and infighting. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1/9/2018 8:00 AM […]

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: $5,804.00, Currency of the United States seized from Hwy 4 and Angel Oaks Road, Angels Camp in Calaveras County, California. Notice is […]

Request for Proposals for Construction Engineering Services

Request for Proposals for Construction Engineering Services

San Andreas, CA…COUNTY OF CALAVERAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. STAGECOACH ROAD LOW WATER CROSSING REPLACEMENT PROJECT. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES. Notice is hereby given that Calaveras County is releasing a Request for Proposals for professional construction engineering services for the Stagecoach Road Low Water Crossing Replacement Project, BRLO-5930(039); construction of the project will […]

Notice To Contractors

Notice To Contractors

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The County of Calaveras will receive sealed bids for Stagecoach Road Low Water Crossing Replacement Project, Federal-aid Project No. BRLO-5930(039). The Request for Bids is available through www.publicpurchase.com within the section dedicated to this solicitation under the agency of the County of Calaveras. This project, generally described, consists of bridge […]

Two Indoor Marijuana Grows Seized in Valley Springs

Two Indoor Marijuana Grows Seized in Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA…Two more indoor marijuana grows were seized last week by the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team. On 12-29-17 Deputies served search warrants at two houses on Greer Way in Valley Springs. Both locations were identified as unregistered illegal marijuana cultivation sites inside residences. It is suspected that the two locations are […]