Week One Op-Ed By Former Calaveras County Supervisor Tom Tryon On The “War On Drugs”

Week One Op-Ed By Former Calaveras County Supervisor Tom Tryon On The “War On Drugs”

Angels Camp, CA….After being elected to the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors I assumed office in January of 1985. A recall effort was initiated against me in the summer of 1985. The recall effort was launched due to my opposition to the “War on Drugs”, most particularly Marijuana. The issues of the summer of 1985 […]

CCWD Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, March 8th

CCWD Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, March 8th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is holding a regular Board meeting on Wednesday, March 8th at 9:00 a.m. On the agenda is the discussion and/or action regarding amending the FY 2016-17 CIP Budget for the Ebbetts Pass, Big Trees South Zone Redwood Potable Water Storage Tanks Wildfire Hazard Mitigation. The meeting will be […]

Board Of Supervisors Notice Of Public Hearing

Board Of Supervisors  Notice Of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment to the Safety Element, incorporating by reference the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (2016-1097), on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 9:00 a. m. or soon thereafter. The public hearing will be held in […]

Leadership Calaveras Applications Open For Class Of 2017

Leadership Calaveras Applications Open For Class Of 2017

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for their 2017 Leadership Calaveras program which starts in June. This program is designed to encourage the development of community leaders, identify local issues and needs, and explore solutions. The Leadership program was conceived in 1996 following discussions between the Calaveras County Chamber […]

The Resource Connection Food Bank Receives Generous Donation From Calaveras Cannabis Alliance

The Resource Connection Food Bank Receives Generous Donation From Calaveras Cannabis Alliance

San Andreas, CA… A big THANK YOU to the Calaveras Cannabis Alliance! They stopped by with a donation of 2,651 pounds of food and $2,700! Twenty-eight members of the CCA donated their time and resources to make this generous donation possible! Pictured left to right:Joe Tobin – Food Bank Coordinator; CCA Members Brad Wolfman, COPR; […]

Mark Twain Medical Center’s 8th Annual Spring Health Fair Is March 11th!

Mark Twain Medical Center’s 8th Annual Spring Health Fair Is March 11th!

Murphys, CA…We want our community to stay healthy! Mark Twain Medical Center is sponsoring the 8th Annual Spring Health Fair. Services offered will include FREE health screenings, community health groups, $20 bone density screenings, and $45 blood draw analyses. The 8th Annual Spring Health Fair will be at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys on March 11th […]

Kitten Season Kicks Off Early

Kitten Season Kicks Off Early

San Andreas, CA…our kitten season has officially begun here at your Calaveras Humane Society, earlier than we’d hoped — but we just can’t turn away babies in need. We were alerted by our friends at Calaveras Veterinary Hospital when a mother cat was tragically killed by a car, leaving these three-week-old babies orphaned. They’re now […]

Calaveras Humane Society’s March Adoption Sale

Calaveras Humane Society’s March Adoption Sale

San Andreas, CA…What’s rarer than a four-leaf clover? Getting THIS fantastic deal on cat adoptions during the entire month of March! All felines adopted from the Calaveras Humane Society have been spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, tested for FIV/FeLV and more. Now THAT’S as lucky as a leprechaun! Visit our adoption page to see who’s available.

Sarah Louise Locke 1934-2017

San Andreas, CA…Peacefully Sarah Louise Locke passed away in her sleep while at her home in San Andreas, California. She lost her courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 23. She was born on October 16, 1934 in Norwich, New York to Harriett and Gerald Marvin. Sarah received a Bachelor of Science in accounting from […]

CHP Seeks Driver In Pedestrian Hit & Run

CHP Seeks Driver In Pedestrian Hit & Run

San Andreas, CA… Mr. Kerstan was walking southbound on the sidewalk of SR -49 and California Street, when he stepped off the sidewalk and into the crosswalk. Mr. Kerstan noticed the approaching vehicle was slowing so he began to cross the street. While Mr. Kerstan was in the crosswalk, the vehicle struck MR. Kerstan and […]

Valley Springs Man Life Flighted After Being Ran Over

Valley Springs Man Life Flighted After Being Ran Over

San Andreas, CA…Winge and Phelps were traveling westbound on S. Petersburg Road in Vehicle-1 (Ford), west of N. Shore Ct. Winge needed to make a U-turn, but the reverse gear in Vehicle-1 was not functioning (a previously known issue). Phelps got out of Vehicle-1 to push it backwards, due to the reverse gear not functioning. […]

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting, February 28th

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting, February 28th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 28th at 8:00 a.m. On the agenda is a public hearing and adoption of a resolution upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of the appeal of the Planning Director’s denial of Commercial Cannabis Registration 2016-538 for Scott Hoff on 4837 […]

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Summary Public Notice

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Summary Public Notice

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance amending and replacing current Code Chapter 8.06. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to protect the health, safety, and quality of life of the residents of Calaveras County via the prevention and timely eradication of public nuisances. This helps to ensure that […]

San Andreas, CA…Notice is hereby given that at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2017, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2579 amending the Calaveras County Ordinance Code adding Chapter 9 of Title15 relating to Subsection 4290 of the California Resources Code “State Responsibility Areas” of Calaveras County. This ordinance shall […]

Notice Of Adopted Ordinance Number 2580

Notice Of Adopted Ordinance Number 2580

San Andreas,CA…Notice is hereby given that at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2017, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2580 amending the Calaveras County Ordinance Code adding Chapter 10 of Title 15 relating to Subsections 4291-4299 of the California Resources Code “Defensible Space Requirements” of Calaveras County. This ordinance shall […]

Public Notice For First 5 Calaveras Commission Meeting

Public Notice For First 5 Calaveras Commission Meeting

San Andreas,CA…First 5 Calaveras Commission Meeting Friday, March 3, 2017, 9:00 – 11:00 AM, 373 W. St. Charles Street, San Andreas. A Public Hearing will be held for the review and acceptance of the 2017-22 First 5 Calaveras Strategic Plan. For agenda and documents please contact Amy Eaves 209-754-6914 or visit our website at: www.first5calaveras.org […]

CCOG Regular Meeting & The OWP Planning, Programming & Monitoring Expenditure Plan

CCOG Regular Meeting &  The OWP Planning, Programming & Monitoring Expenditure Plan

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Council of Governments is holding a regular meeting on Wednesday March 1st at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda is the Resolution No. FY17-18 Approving the FY 2017/18 Draft Overall Work Program (OWP) and Planning, Programming and Monitoring Expenditure Plan. The meeting will take place at The Board of Supervisors Chambers […]

March 19th ~ Ride & Walk4Art

March 19th ~ Ride & Walk4Art

San Andreas, CA…Ride & Walk4Art is a fundraiser for arts in education. The Calaveras Arts Council strives to support art in education and to bring performers and artists to local schools. Bike Tour: The bike tour travels the gentle rolling hills of Calaveras County along Pool Station Road. Rest stops will be stocked with a […]