Kathy Frost Named Sheriff’s Secretary of the Year

Kathy Frost Named Sheriff’s Secretary of the Year

San Andreas, CA…Congratulations to our very own Calaveras County Sheriff’s Tech Kathy Frost who was named Sheriff’s Secretary of the Year by the California State Sheriff’s Association. Sheriff Dibasilio had nominated Kathy and was able to surprise her with this honor at a conference in Palm Springs. Pictured: Captain Jim Macedo (left), Sheriff Tech Kathy […]

1700 Pounds of Marijuana Eradicated in Mountain Ranch

1700 Pounds of Marijuana Eradicated in Mountain Ranch

Mountain Ranch, CA…On 9-21-17 at about 9:15am, members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant at a location in the 8000 block of West Murray Creek Road, Mountain Ranch. The property is not registered as a commercial medical cannabis cultivation site through the Calaveras County Planning Department. Investigators had […]

Hard Facts & Truths about Commercial Marijuana ~ By Gary Stevens

Hard Facts & Truths about Commercial Marijuana ~ By Gary Stevens

Both Sides of the Argument: I have been listening to the arguments made by the people supporting commercial marijuana industry and to those opposed in Calaveras County.  Those in favor of commercial marijuana cultivation argue that the ban will fail because there is no money to fund a ban, and the industry should be regulated. Only […]

Deer Season Opens Tomorrow in Calaveras County

Deer Season Opens Tomorrow in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…Tomorrow morning, Saturday September 23, 2017, deer and bear hunting season opens for our area. This is just a public service announcement for awareness of an increase of people in the woods wearing camouflage and carrying weapons. Many public lands throughout Calaveras County are utilized by a variety of users including hunters, nature […]

Public Notice of Vacancy on Area 12 Agency on Aging Advisory Council

Public Notice of Vacancy on Area 12 Agency on Aging Advisory Council

San Andreas, CA…PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County boards, committees or commissions: AREA 12 AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL The functions of the Area 12 Agency on […]

Public Notice: Establishment of Reduced Time Periods Allowed by Statute

Public Notice: Establishment of Reduced Time Periods Allowed by Statute

San Andreas, CA…Public Notice: The following section is amended to Chapter 2.24 of the Calaveras County Code to read: Section 2.24.040 – Establishment of reduced time periods allowed by statute A. DUPLICATE WARRANTS: When a legal owner or custodian files and affidavit of lost check with the Auditor-Controller, the Auditor shall issue a duplicate warrant […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts Annual Fall Health Fair September 30th

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts Annual Fall Health Fair September 30th

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 19th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 30th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Our purpose is to serve our community in many ways,” said Bob Diehl, Hospital President. “MTMC cares deeply about the health and wellbeing of […]

Calaveras County Artists Studio Tours, September 23 – 24, 2017 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Calaveras County Artists Studio Tours, September 23 – 24, 2017 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

San Andreas, CA…Visit the studios and art of 31 artists in Calaveras County, and enjoy art from paintings to ceramics, jewelry to hand-dyed silk scarves, and get a taste of Calaveras County Arts. Find paper maps at our Gallery Store at 22 N. Main Street in San Andreas and at business and public places throughout […]

Four Arrested for Illegal Marijuana Cultivation in Railroad Flat

Four Arrested for Illegal Marijuana Cultivation in Railroad Flat

Rail Road Flat, CA…On 9-20-17 at about 9:00am, members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant at a location in the 400 block of Ridge Road, Railroad Flat. Investigators had identified several hundred marijuana plants growing at this location. The property was not registered as a commercial medical cannabis […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts Annual Fall Health Fair September 30th

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts Annual Fall Health Fair September 30th

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 19th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 30th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Our purpose is to serve our community in many ways,” said Bob Diehl, Hospital President. “MTMC cares deeply about the health and wellbeing of […]

788 Plants Eradicated & One Arrest Made on Nikki Trail

788 Plants Eradicated & One Arrest Made on Nikki Trail

Mountain Ranch, CA…On Friday 9-15-17, members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team assisted Code Compliance in serving an abatement warrant at a location in the 7000 block of Nikki Trail, Mountain Ranch. Upon arrival deputies found a still smoldering trash fire, open top fertilizer containers and an open pipe flowing raw sewage […]

Burson and Mountain Ranch Marijuana Abatements

Burson and Mountain Ranch Marijuana Abatements

Calaveras County CA…On 9-11-17 The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team assisted County Code Enforcement Officers with the execution of Marijuana Abatement Warrants which had been obtained for an unregistered marijuana cultivation sites. These sites were located in the 1100 block of Arapaho Lane in Burson, Ca, and in the 6200 block of Michel […]

Sheriff’s Department Making Progress on Copperopolis Stolen Boats Case

Sheriff’s Department Making Progress on Copperopolis Stolen Boats Case

Copperopolis, CA…On 9-7-17 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office detectives served a search warrant at two locations on Woodland Avenue in Modesto and D Street in Oakdale. At the Oakdale location, Justin Labass (age 29 from Oakdale) was arrested for violations of 487(a)PC – Grant Theft, 459PC – Burglary, 496(a)PC – Possession of Stolen Property, and 30305(a)(1)PC […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Tomorrow

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Tomorrow

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is back in action with a full agenda on September 12th. The complete agenda with links is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/12/2017 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of […]

Why Mark Twain Medical Center Plays Such A Vital Role in Calaveras County ~ Op-Ed by Bob Middleton

Why Mark Twain Medical Center Plays Such A Vital Role in Calaveras County ~ Op-Ed by Bob Middleton

Angels Camp, CA…Having just observed another Labor Day, I’ve been reflecting on the history of businesses like our family’s, Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances, and what I’ve learned about the importance of taking care of our customers and our employees. More than that, I’ve been thinking about how critical it is to the economic well-being of […]

Achieving High Marks for Calaveras Patients at Mark Twain Medical Center ~ By Dr. Lonnie Smith, Chief Medical Officer & Katherine McCoy, Chief Nurse Executive

Achieving High Marks for Calaveras Patients at Mark Twain Medical Center ~ By Dr. Lonnie Smith, Chief Medical Officer & Katherine McCoy, Chief Nurse Executive

San Andreas, CA…Small but mighty. That’s how we describe our dedicated team of caregivers who strive seven days a week, 365 days a year, to deliver expert medical attention, along with a healthy dose of compassion, to our patients at Mark Twain Medical Center. Making sure our patients not only receive immediate expert attention, but […]

State of Law Enforcement in Calaveras Co Hosted by FOCSO

State of Law Enforcement in Calaveras Co Hosted by FOCSO

San Andreas, CA…Please join Sheriff Rick DiBasilio at FOCSO’s annual dinner for a briefing on the State of Law Enforcement in Calaveras County. The briefing will include present and future objectives for the department as well as FOCSO goals. Ask questions, have dinner and dessert, and network with your Sheriff and your community. $35 includes […]

Sheriff DiBasilio Assigns Sgt. Greg Stark to Rural Crime Prevention Task Force

Sheriff DiBasilio Assigns Sgt. Greg Stark to Rural Crime Prevention Task Force

San Andreas, CA…In an ongoing effort to better serve Calaveras citizens, Sheriff Dibasilio has assigned a tenured Sergeant to Rural Crimes Prevention Task Force. The mission of the task force is to develop solutions to the unique crimes afflicting the public in Calaveras County’s rural areas while protecting both people and property. The Task Force […]

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

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

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-932 APPEAL by Robert and Cherie Schaeffer of Planning Director’s Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-932. The site is located at 5855 Clements Place, Valley Springs, CA, APN 070-009-009. NOTICE IS […]

Public Notice County of Calaveras FY 2017/18 Budget Hearings

Public Notice County of Calaveras FY 2017/18 Budget Hearings

San Andreas, CA…PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY OF CALAVERAS FY 2017/18 FINAL BUDGET HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will hold Final Budget Hearings on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 9:00 AM – (following the regular meeting agenda) and will be continued on subsequent days until complete. Board Chambers 891 Mountain […]

Public Notice Opening on Assessment Appeals Board

Public Notice Opening on Assessment Appeals Board

San Andreas, CA…PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County boards, committees or commissions: Assessment Appeals Board Act in a quasi-judicial capacity in determining the full value of property […]