Arnold, CA…If you are a Local Building or Home improvement provider, you or someone you know probably lost a home in the Butte Fire! You can help them rebuild with Homes, Garages & Outbuildings better than the ones they lost. One of the best ways to help our local economy recover is for labor, lumber, […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Butte Fire Recovery Food Waste Bins deployed by Cal-Waste. Under direction of Calaveras County Public Works, Cal-Waste has deployed food waste bins at the following areas: Mokelumne Hill, Mountain Ranch, Additional bins will be deployed Friday, 09/18 in: Wilseyville, Glencoe, Westpoint, Railroad Flat, Sheep Ranch Calls for bin locations and pickup […]
Angels Camp, CA…Due to the Butte Fire All Calaveras County Schools will be closed through Friday, September 18th. Please refer to your child(s) School District(s) Website for up-to-date information regarding school closures.. Bret Harte Union High School District (BHUHSD): http://bhhs-bhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com/ Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD): http://www.calaveras.k12.ca.us/SUBWEBS/05%20Information/news.htm Mark Twain Union Elementary School District (MTUESD): http://www.mtwain.k12.ca.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1 Vallecito […]
SAFETY MESSAGE The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings or advisories. If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately. Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous. Please […]
San Andreas, CA…Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 8:00 PM (San Andreas) The areas from Hwy 49 at Mountain Ranch Road, […]
San Andreas, CA…Repopulation Issues • The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. • We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into theirhomes as soon possible. Repopulation Monday, September 14, 2015 at 9:30pm The following evacuation areas have been lifted and are open to […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit) has created the Disaster Relief Fund to provide disaster assistance in Calaveras County. The Foundation will be focusing on post-event recovery and is currently assessing how best to use its financial resources. Donations may be sent to the Foundation at PO Box 1436, Angels Camp, 95222, […]
Valley Springs, CA…Monday night September 14 @ 6:30 p.m. We will meet at Veterans Hall; 189 Pine Street; Valley Springs, CA (Next to V.S. Elementary School) We will all walk together to the outdoor chapel built by Eagle Scout Mathew Couto to say a prayer and song. The outdoor chapel is located about 5 minute […]
San Andreas, CA…All CUSD schools will be closed on Monday & Tuesday, September 14th & 15th due to the impact of the Butte Fire. When a decision is made to open any or all sites, or continue with school closure, further communication will be provided. We will continue to look at the overall situation, assess […]
Amador & Calaveras, CA…Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 4:00 PM. The following evacuation areas have been lifted for RESIDENTS ONLY: […]
Angels Camp, CA…Local Ranchers, FFA, 4H, Animal Services, concerned citizens and more have turned Frogtown’s arena and animal areas into a safe haven for those fleeing the fire whether they are on 4 legs or two. Hay, pet food & supplies, toys for kids, toiletries, personal supplies, hot meals, welcome smiles and helping hands abound. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Yesterday Butte Fire Community Meedtngs were held in San Andreas and Angels Camp, Hundreds attended the meetings and they provided great information for those being affected by the fire. Below is video of the Town Hall Meeting held at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp, California on September 12th, 2015. Josh White, […]
San Andrea, CA… Due to the Butte Fire, and the significant impact on staff, students, families and our community, all CUSD schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 11. We plan to resume full operations on Monday, September 14. If this changes, you will be notified. Please do what you can to help those impacted […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this afternoon to vote on a Local Declaration of Emergency due to the Butte Fire. The Resolution is below.and the agenda is enclosed… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 9/10/2015 1:30 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA […]
San Andreas, CA…If you evacuated with your dogs, cats or any other pets due to the fire, make sure you have the essentials with you, e.g. food, water and any medication that your pet might need. Documents showing ownership and/or most recent vaccinations are also very helpful. For more information on how to be prepared […]
San Andreas, CA…Smoke is visible in some areas of Calaveras County as a result of multiple wildfires. Calaveras County Public Health Services advises the community to avoid exposure to the wildfire smoke as much as possible. The main health threat from wildfire smoke comes from fine particles. These particles can get into the eyes and […]
San Andrea, CA…Due to the fire off highway 26 and the resulting power outages, school will not be in session on Thursday at Mokelumne Hill, West Point, and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools. Bus routes in those areas will not be operating so Toyon Middle School and Calaveras High School students from those areas will […]
San Andreas Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Motorcycle Accident on Gold Strike Road near Leonard Road. Please use caution in the area for the next few hours. PHI MED 42 Medi Flight is inbound to MTH at this time. Incident: 00127 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Gold Strike Rd / Hawver Rd Loc […]
San Andreas, CA…The “Teens 4 Tech” program, sponsored by Calaveras Co. Adult Tutoring, begins its fourth year on September 8th. Open sessions are held on Tuesday afternoons 3:45 to 4:45 at the San Andreas Library. So, for those who feel like your ‘Smart Phone’ is outsmarting you, or you keep hitting the escape button on […]
San Andreas,CA…The CCWD Board of Directors is back in action on September 9th. New Business includes: Water Conservation Measures, Blue Lake Springs Water Company, CCWD Board Seat and more. The complete agenda is below… BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bertha Underhill, President Terry Strange, Vice President Jeff Davidson, Director Scott Ratterman, Director Dennis Mills, Director RESOLUTION NO. […]
Vallecito, CA…An enthusiastic crowd came together at the courtyard of Lookout Tower House in Vallecito for an early sunset dinner with speakers and recognition awards. The panoramic mountain view made it the perfect place for Calaveras County Taxpayers Association (CCTA) on Saturday August 29 to hold its seventh annual meeting and barbeque. The time for […]
Sacramento, CA…Disasters can strike at any time, and the most common disaster threat people face across the country is a fire in their home. The American Red Cross Gold Country Region encourages everyone to be ready for emergencies like home fires by creating a disaster plan for their household during National Preparedness Month. The national […]
Mountain Ranch, CA….On August 27th a vehicle & vegetation fire sent a Mountain Ranch man to UC Davis with burns. Units from Central Fire and multiple agencies kept the fire to two acres of vegetation. Additional details are below. August 27, 2015 15-CATCU 008992 CAL FIRE CAL FIRE Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit Fire Report Fax #: 754-1959 […]
San Andreas, CA…Do you feel there are areas in your county government or its operations that can be improved in order to better serve the community? Do you wonder where the “watchdogs” of the county are and what they are doing to ensure that county departments and agencies are operating efficiently? If you answered yes […]
San Andreas, CA…Jessica Lynn Stricler, 32, was sentenced to six years state prison last Monday for driving under the influence and causing bodily injury. On May 12, 2015, Stricler crashed her car into another vehicle on West Murray Creek Road. She injured two people: her passenger and the other driver. Stricler was also injured in […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center’s Fall Health Fair Is September 26th. Don’t Miss It!
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category! Daily_Log_08-24-2015 Daily_Log_08-23-2015 Daily_Log_08-22-2015 Daily_Log_08-21-2015 Daily_Log_08-20-2015 Daily_Log_08-19-2015 Daily_Log_08-18-2015 Daily_Log_08-17-2015 Daily_Log_08-16-2015 Daily_Log_08-15-2015 Daily_Log_08-14-2015 Daily_Log_08-13-2015 Daily_Log_08-12-2015 Daily_Log_08-11-2015 Daily_Log_08-10-2015 Daily_Log_08-09-2015 Daily_Log_08-08-2015 Daily_Log_08-07-2015 Daily_Log_08-06-2015 Daily_Log_08-05-2015 Daily_Log_08-04-2015 Daily_Log_08-03-2015
San Andreas, CA…CHP San Andreas has released information on two recent incidents. On August 18 at approximately 3:23 p.m. a 2013 Honda Accord went off the side of the roadway on Hwy 4 and Rock Creek Road. The vehicle was traveling westbound at stated speed of 55 miles an hour. The driver made an unsafe […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Born September 27th 1938 in Sonora, California. He was 76 years old. Jim lived in Mountain Ranch, California for the past 25 years. He died on August 15th 2015 in Mountain Ranch, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was retired and was previously a construction contractor and […]
San Andreas, CA….Attached are several accident releases from our local San Andreas CHP Office.
