San Andreas, CA...The California Highway Patrol and Santa’s Express, are once again, teaming up for the annual CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive. The toys will be given to hospitalized and disadvantaged children in Calaveras County just before the Christmas holiday. You can help by bringing new, unwrapped, toys which will be donated to Santa’s Express. CHiPs for Kids collection barrels have been placed around the county at various locations. Toys will be collected until Thursday, December 13, 2018. Collection barrels are at the following locations: California Highway Patrol – San Andreas. Angels Camp Business Association – Angels Camp. Bistro Espresso – Arnold. CHP/Sheriff’s Sub-Station – Arnold. Young’s Payless Market IGA – Copperopolis. Treats General Store – San Andreas. Common Grounds – Valley Springs.
Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today with a Full Agenda...(Updated with Meeting Video)
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2018 08:13 AM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back In Action Today. Deciding the process to replace outgoing CAO Tim Lutz will be the top priority and discussed in closed session prior to the public session. The full agenda is enclosed.
CHP San Andreas Says...Brace Yourselves, Winter is Coming!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/27/2018 08:24 PM
San Andreas, CA...Brace yourselves, winter is coming...During the last winter storm the CHP - San Andreas office investigated 20 weather related traffic collisions. Most of the collisions involved drivers that were driving too fast for the weather and roadway conditions.
Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties Burn Permit Suspension Lifted
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/26/2018 03:19 PM
San Andreas, CA...Effective Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 8:00 AM the burn permit suspension in Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Chief Josh White is formally cancelling the bum permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible bum days. Agriculture bums must be inspected by CAL FIRE prior to burning until the end of the peak fire season. Inspections may be required for bums other than agriculture bums as well. This can be verified by contacting your local Air Quality Management District.
A Plan 4 Me December...Living with Loss & Healthy Cooking
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2018 03:35 PM
San Andreas, CA...A Plan 4 Me December...Living with Loss & Healthy Cooking
Robbery in Angels Camp Leads to Pursuit and Subject Arrested
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2018 12:38 AM
Angels Camp, CA...On 11-15-18 at about 1:17pm CCSO Dispatch received a reported robbery at the CVS Pharmacy located on North Main Street in the city of Angels Camp. It was reported that two Hispanic male suspects wearing hooded sweatshirts and baseball hats were loitering around the store. These males jumped the pharmacy counter and grabbed medications before fleeing. A witness called Dispatch and provided the suspect’s vehicle description. As law enforcement was responding to the call, two Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies recognized a vehicle leaving the immediate area matching the suspect’s description.
Valley Springs, CA...On 11-15-18 at about 4:50pm, CCSO Deputies responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Dale Drive, Valley Springs for a reported altercation and dog stolen. The victim told deputies that she witnessed suspect Edward Pereira (age 45 of Campo Seco) access her yard through an unlocked gate. The suspect reportedly took a white dog out of the yard and put the dog in his vehicle. A relative of the victim happened to arrive and parked his truck behind the suspect. The suspect vehicle reportedly reversed striking the other truck and pushing it across the road. This caused a neighbor’s mailbox to be damaged when it was struck by one of the vehicles. The suspect vehicle then reportedly swerved towards both subjects and Pereira brandished a black handgun before leaving the area.
Hawver Road, San Andreas - Emergency Road Closure on Friday, November 16, 2018
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2018 02:33 PM
San Andreas, CA...The driving public should be advised that there is a currently a complete road closure in effect on Hawver Road at Gold Strike Road due to an overturned big rig truck. The California Highway Patrol has indicated that Hawver Road will be closed to all traffic for several hours while the truck is being removed. Please follow the detour signs to avoid the closure.
Calaveras Chamber Holding Volunteer Fair Coming in January 2019!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/15/2018 07:15 PM
San Andreas, CA...Are you searching for a way to make a difference in your community? Are you interested in volunteering but don’t know where to start? Match your passion with local organizations and agencies looking for involved community members at the Volunteer Fair!
