Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through June 16th
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2016 05:27 PM
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 access, and promote participatory democracy in order to strengthen the spirit of the communities and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors.
The 2016 June Election Results...(Update...Dennis Mills Takes District Four. Edson & Tofanelli To Fight On)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/07/2016 08:08 PM
San Andreas, CA....The first run of the absentee ballots is now in. According to Calaveras County Clerk Recorder Rebecca Turner this is about 35% of the vote and it is what was turned in by 8pm tonight! On the Cannabis ballot measures....the "Manage" initiative has been accepted and the "Ban" initiative has been rejected for now as they work through a couple of legal issues. It is still possible that both will end up on November ballots.
Live Election Results From Election Central As Polls Close Tonight...New Stories Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/07/2016 08:36 AM
San Andreas, CA...Tonight we will continue our tradition of bringing you election results from the County Clerk's Office as the precinct results come in. Typically the first run of vote by mail or absentee votes are reported by 8:30pm or so. Will any candidate in the supervisors races get over 50% tonight and avoid a battle in the fall? We will let you know as the results come in.
Countywide Math Mini Bowl Competition Goes Tech Savvy
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/07/2016 03:05 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Office of Education held its 36th Annual Math Mini-Bowl competition at Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks School in San Andreas on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Approximately 120 fifth and sixth grade students from Calaveras County Schools put their math skills to the test. The following schools were represented: Albert Michelson Elementary, Avery Middle School, Christian Family Learning Center, Hazel Fischer Elementary, Jenny Lind Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, Rail Road Flat Elementary, San Andreas Elementary, Valley Springs Elementary, West Point Elementary
James Pryor, a 6th grader from Avery Middle School , won 1st place in the Blitz, tied for 2nd place in the Huddle, and was part of the 2nd place Bomb team. Kierian O'Donnell, a 5th grader from Hazel Fischer Elementary, took 2nd place in the Blitz, 1st place in the Huddle, and was part of the 1st place Bomb team.
Valley Springs, CA...Yesterday, our office responded to a minor injury traffic collision on Pettinger Rd and Messing Rd in Valley Springs. The party at fault failed to stop for the stop sign and collided with another vehicle in the intersection. This stop sign was erected last year due to the limited visibility in the intersection.
San Andreas, CA...On Thursday, June 2, 2016 the Hunt Fire occurred on the 4800 block of Hunt Road, in Calaveras County. The Hunt Fire was dispatched at 10:37am and contained by 11:17am. The fire burned 26.5 acres of grass and no structures were threatened. Numerous engines, aircraft, a water tender, dozer and a crew from CAL FIRE as well as local government agencies responded. The fire was investigated and the cause was determined to be equipment use, specifically a riding lawnmower. A citation was issued to the property owner for violation of the Public Resources Codes related to equipment use and allowing a fire to burn lands of another.
Congratulations Graduates From Mark Twain Medical Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/02/2016 07:52 AM
San Andreas, CA...Congratulations Graduates From Mark Twain Medical Center & We Are Here To Help You Travel Down Life's Paths...
Questions for Supervisor Candidates From Calaveras Taxpayers Association
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/01/2016 11:48 AM
Copperopolis, CA...The Calaveras County Taxpayers Association invited 7 candidates to answer 7 questions of issues of concern which were not addressed in other forums. All responded and 5 agreed to participate. The candidates provided Yes, No and Maybe answers and had the opportunity for short comments. The questions with background reasons for posting the question are below, followed by answers and brief comments from candidates. We also are conducting an online poll asking for public response to the questions as well. The link is at the end below. We plan to publish the public result on this website.
3,536 Marijuana Plants Eradicated from Private Property
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/01/2016 12:50 PM
Valley Springs, CA...On 06-01-2016 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies eradicated 3,536 marijuana plants from a rural private property off of Hogan Dam Road between Copperopolis and Valley Springs. A local property owner called the Sheriff’s Office after finding two subjects trespassing on the private property. Sheriff’s Investigators then conducted aerial reconnaissance of the area and confirmed marijuana was being cultivated on the land.
