Fire Update....Vegetation Fire on Gopher Ridge Near Saddle Creek...Update as of 5pm...75 Acres and 75% Containment
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/23/2012 10:50 AM
New Melones, CA...Crews were working a vegetation fire near New Melones reservoir that was held to 2 acres. The second fire is on Gopher Ridge near Saddle Creek in Copperopolis The fire has room to grow but access from the ground will be a problem. They have just ordered another helicopter for the fire in addition to helicopter 404 which is already working the fire.... Update as of 11:21am...The Gopher fire is now at about 20 acres at this time. At last update the fire was in the 35 acre range... Update as of 2:48pm...According to CAL-FIRE's Lisa Williams this fire is in the 35 acre range. Air units have been released but multiple ground units will be on the fire for a bit mopping up. Update as of 5pm...75 Acres and 75% Containment
We would like to thank Mike Shevlin for the photos above!!!! Additional Photos Enclosed
Copperopolis Youth Flips Pancakes for Mind Matters
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/20/2012 12:04 PM
Copperopolis, CA...Jonathan Nelson was graduating from the Sonora High Middle College program and wanted to do something meaningful as his senior project. The 18-year-old Copperopolis resident decided to stage a pancake breakfast with the proceeds going to help support the Mind Matters Clinic in Murphys. On Sunday, April 1, dozens of friends and neighbors gathered with him in the community’s Black Creek Park and made it possible for him to raise $926 for his selected cause....
Governor Brown Signs Wesley Shermantine Temporary Release Bill ~By Charity Maness
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/18/2012 12:15 PM
Sacramento, CA...AB 2357 was first presented in April 2012 and signed into law on July 17, 2012. This bill will allow convicted serial killer Wesley Shermantine a ‘get out of jail free’ card for up to three days for the purpose of permitting the inmate to participate in or assist with the gathering of evidence relating to crimes...
Copperopolis Woman Arrested for Assault with a Firearm
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/16/2012 10:55 AM
Copperopolis, CA..On 07/13/12 at approx. 4:00 PM Calaveras Sheriff’s deputies returned a phone call to a victim concerning a report of an assault with a firearm at a residence on the 6000 block of Ricky Road in Copperopolis. The deputy spoke with Carl Towe who reported that he had been involved in a verbal dispute the previous day (07/12/12) with his wife, Eva Towe (56) of Copperopolis. The dispute concerned ongoing family issues. After the dispute Carl went outside the residence with his adult granddaughter. While outside, Suspect Towe allegedly walked up behind Carl carrying a .22 caliber rifle. She pointed the rifle at Carl’s head while accusing him of calling one of her family members about her behavior....
Blue Lake Springs Annexation Study and Stand by Assesment Fees Top Agenda for CCWD
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/10/2012 12:57 PM
San Andreas, CA... Stand By Assessment Fees for Indian Rock Vineyards Subdivision, West Point Improvement District 3, Ebbetts Pass Improvement District 5, Jenny Lind Improvement District 6, Copper Cove Improvement District, Saddle Creek Subdivision Improvement and LaContenta Improvement District. Another big item on the docket is Discussion and Action regarding Use of CCWD Standard Water Design Criteria for Blue Lake Springs Annexation Study. Agenda is enclosed..
Triple Digits Back in the Forcast. Time to Head for the High Country!!
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/06/2012 01:12 PM
Bear Valley, CA... This Afternoon Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 57...
Arson Arrests Made in Connection with Calaveras County Fires. Fourteen Counts of Arson!
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/02/2012 04:06 PM
San Andreas, CA...On Monday, July 2, 2012, at approximately 4:07 AM, CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers from the Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit in cooperation with the Calaveras County District Attorney’s office arrested three male juveniles in connection with allegedly starting several fires in Calaveras County. The juveniles were charged with fourteen counts of arson and one count of recklessly causing a fire....
Calaveras County Public Access Television Comcast Channel 7 Volcano Vision Channel 21 Copperopolis Cable Vision Schedule Dates: June 29 – July 5, 2012
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/29/2012 09:14 AM
Public Access Television has been created to serve the public, both producers and viewers. Comments and suggestions are welcome. Send them to P.O. 2064 San Andreas, CA 95249 or calpeg@softcom.net. To submit information for the Community Bulletin Board, please fax to 209-754-0681 three to four weeks in advance of your event. The PATV schedule is posted on the Calaveras County Website at www.co.calaveras.ca.us. Any updates to the schedule can be found on the county website or at ThePineTree.net...
