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!
A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/14/2018 01:38 PM
Esmeralda Valley, CA...This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. Seller has State Water Rights. Main home is 4300 sq. ft. with 4 beds, 2 baths, wonderful living spaces, cooks kitchen, large master suite, swimming pool. 2 additional homes, 2 barns, shop & garage/office. Private, peaceful paradise. Call NextHome Utica Properties at 209.736.9595 ... BRE #0136022
MTMC Grows Orthopedic Care in Calaveras County as Seasoned Orthopedist Recruited to Join the Team
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/13/2018 11:21 AM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) has successfully recruited a third orthopedic surgeon to join the MTMC Specialty Care practice along with Dr. Craig Lovett and Dr. Lisa Siegler. Dr. Roger Rogalski is a welcomed addition to the experienced team. He has been actively practicing in the South Lake Tahoe as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializing in Sports Medicine for over twenty-five years.
Two New Correctional Officers Join the Calaveras Sheriff's Dept.
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/13/2018 12:15 PM
San Andreas, CA...On November 9th Sheriff Rick DiBasilio congratulated two new Correctional Officers, Jolisha Guzman and James Newman, for their graduation from the Stanislaus Adult Corrections CORE Academy.
Out of Control Juvenile Triggers Temporary Lockdown at Calaveras High School
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/13/2018 02:06 PM
San Andreas, CA....From the Calaveras Sheriff's Dept..."On 11-13-18 at about 1251 hours CCSO Deputies were dispatched to Calaveras High School in San Andreas for a report of an out of control juvenile being aggressive on campus. It was reported that the juvenile possibly had a knife. The Sheriff's Office was informed that the school was placed on lock down as a precautionary measure. Deputies have been on campus and the juvenile has been contacted. No knives or other weapons were located on the juvenile. The situation is being resolved and there is no ongoing threat to students or staff."
Calaveras County Reaches Settlement Agreement of $25,400,000 with PG&E for 2015 Butte Fire Damages
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/13/2018 03:59 PM
San Andreas, CA...Today, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors agreed to settle the County’s claims against PG&E for damages suffered as a result of the 2015 Butte Fire. After more than two and a half years of information exchange, expert analysis, litigation, and mediation, both PG&E and the County have accepted a “mediator’s proposal” of $25,400,000 for all County claims and liabilities arising from the 2015 Butte Fire. The parties attended three substantive mediations, and after the final day of mediation, JAMS mediator Michael Ornstil made the mediator’s proposal.
Father Sent to State Prison for Killing Young Son in DUI
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/09/2018 05:47 PM
San Andreas, CA...On November 9, 2018, in Calaveras County Superior Court, the Honorable Judge Susan Harlan, sentenced Tyler Nichols to 15 years to life in state prison for the August 2, 2016, second degree murder of his four year old son Jace. Mr. Nichols, 33, of Pine Grove, was driving with a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit with Jace in the backseat of his car. Due to his level of intoxication, Mr. Nichols left the roadway and crashed his car into a tree. Sadly, Jace died later as a result of injuries he suffered from the collision.
4,000 Ballots Left to Count Before Election Results are Complete
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/07/2018 08:56 AM
San Andeas, CA...From the Calaveras Elections Office..."All polling place results are in and all vote by mails received in our office by 5:00 pm today are included in the current results. There are roughly 4,000 ballots in our office left to count. This includes vote by mail and provisional ballots received at the polling places, over the counter ballots received after 5:00 pm today, and CVR ballots received. We are continuing to count vote by mails received in the mail through Friday, November 9th as long as they were postmarked by Election Day , November 6th.
