Angels Camp, CA...Calling all Young Eagles: volunteer Experimental Aircraft Association pilots provide flights and ground school for children ages 8 to 17 to foster an interest in aviation through the EAA national Young Eagles program. 8 a.m., Calaveras County Airport, on Carol Kennedy Road off Highway 49 between Angels Camp and San Andreas, there is limited space, reservations are required, call 736-0684 or 736-2501 to confirm your flight
Valley Springs Man's Vehicle Strikes CHP Vehicle. Moderate Injuries To CHP Officer
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/06/2015 10:00 AM
San Andreas, CA...On July 5th, at approximately 2:34pm, a red Mazda Miata driven by a Valley Springs man was traveling westbound on SR-12. A San Andreas, CHP officer was traveling eastbound on SR-12, in a fully marked CHP Ford Explorer. This collision occurred when the Miata failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and rove off the payment and onto the dirt/gravel shoulder. The driver over corrected and swerved to the left across the double yellow lines and directly into the path of the CHP Officer's vehicle.
The Calaveras County General Plan Update Process Picks Up The Pace & Community Plans To Be Included
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2015 09:21 AM
San Andreas, CA...Last night the San Andreas Town Hall was filled with a good sized crowd that weighed in on the now almost decade long General Plan update process. The Draft Plan was released on December 18, 2014. During the following 90 review and comment period there were over 400 comment letters submitted totalling over 1000 pages for review. The planning commission is scheduled to start the detailed review process July 9th. Planning Director, Peter Mauer at the start of last night's meeting gave an update on the process. One of the biggest items items of contention during the Draft Plan comment phase was on the inclusion of the Community Plans in the General Plan. In some instances local community members had spend hundreds of hours working on their visions for their communities. Direction was given to include the Community Plans in the General Plan.
General Plan Study Session & Supervisors Meeting Today At 4:30 At San Andreas Town Hall
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/30/2015 09:53 AM
San Andreas, CA...Remember there will be a Calaveras County General Plan study session this afternoon starting at 4:30pm. It will be held in conjunction with the Board of Supervisor Meeting. To allow for the expected crowd size it will be held at the San Andreas Town Hall. The agenda is enclosed...
Celebrate the 4th of July in Mokelumne Hill with a Taste of Americana
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/29/2015 09:02 AM
Mokelumne Hill, CA...Enjoy a traditional 4th of July Parade and Celebration in Mokelumne Hill. The quaint, small-town atmosphere offers a true taste of Americana, and there are lots of fun activities for the entire family starting with a pancake breakfast at the Town Hall from 7:30 – 11:00 am. Be sure to save your place along Main Street to watch the famous parade that starts at 11:00 am, followed by children’s games in the park, vendors, music and food.
Caltrans Road Report For Week of 6/28/15 through 7/4/15
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/29/2015 05:53 PM
Stockton, CA...The latest and greatest road report to keep you abreast of all the upcoming Caltrans repairs and delays in our areas and throughout District 10. Hwy's 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120 will all have crews working in the now perfect weather for repairs and construction. The complete report is enclosed....
Lunchbox To Blame For Four Vehicle Pileup On Hwy 12
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/27/2015 11:41 AM
San Andreas, CA....Three vehicles were stopped in a construction zone eastbound on SR12 at Central Hill. A fourth vehicle was eastbound on SR12 at about 55mph, approaching the rear of stopped traffic. The driver of the vehicle was inattentive to his driving by reaching for his lunchbox. He applied his brakes and left 69 feet of locked wheel skid marks prior to striking the rear of the parked vehicle in front of him...
Calaveras County, CA...Below is a great PSA on recycling from Cal-Waste. They finished Jan 2015 and have taken the video to EVERY elementary school and had an unveiling assembly. It features 5-6 students from every elementary school in Calaveras County and in Galt. Students were chosen by school staff. Cal-Waste wanted to get the message into the homes about recycling and thought this would be a great way to do that From all of us at Cal-Waste we would like to thank all of the schools, staff, students, and parents who participated and supported us on this endeavor. Let’s help to teach the next generation about the importance of recycling and keeping our environment healthy! Stay tuned for a sequel down the road!
Ribbon Cuttings, Mixing & Mingling Highlight Mixer At The Square
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/25/2015 10:28 AM
Copperopolis, CA...Last Thursday Copperopolis Town Square and Rovedatti's Bar & Grill played host for the June Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Live music, great food, ice cream and more kept the mood festive and those business cards flying between attendees. There were also ribbon cuttings for the three latest additions at Copperopolis Town Square. Yummy Ha! Ha! Ice Cream, The Learning Center & What You Seek Boutique were welcomed with speeches, giant scissors & red ribbon.
