Angels Camp 4th of July Patriotic Picnic in the Park ~By John Hamilton Now Updated with Video
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/09/2013 10:00 AM
Angels Camp, CA...On the 4th of July a very special Patriotic Picnic in the Park was held to celebrate our local veterans, listen to great music by the US Navel Sea Cadets' "Band of the West" and much more. One very poignant event was the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Bill Soest. It was accompanied by music in the background by the "Band of the West" We have this portion in a separate video. We also have video clips of the Copperopolis VFW Post 12118 and their parade of colors, Presentation of quilts honoring some very special veterans by "Quilts of Honor" led by Gail Belmont and more...
Independence From Heat Wave On The Way!! Red Flag Warning Still in Effect for Today!
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/03/2013 09:57 AM
Arnold, CA...Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Independence Day A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West northwest wind around 8 mph becoming east northeast in the evening...
Copperopolis, CA...CHP is reporting a loose cow on O'Byrnes Ferry and Hwy 4. She is on the west side of the roadway and the reporting party is concerned she will get in the roadway....
Mark Twain Medical Center Health Fair Recap and Cancer Center Update
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2013 08:41 AM
Valley Springs, CA...On Satruday morning Mark Twain Medical Center held their Summer Health Fair in Valley. Community Heath industry booths and Mark Twain Medical Center and Family Medical Center staff were on hand for free and low cost health screenings and more. Also there were Mark Twain Cancer Center's Michael Helwig the Registered Dietitian and Director Debbie Peterson. They are striving for the best in integrated cancer care close to home.
Have a Safe and Sane 4th of July ~By Nancy Longmore, Fire Prevention Specialist II
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/29/2013 12:36 AM
San Andreas – Each year illegal and misused fireworks cause serious injuries and damaging wildfires. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is taking a zero tolerance stand against anyone possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks. The penalties for possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks ranges from a misdemeanor up to felony charges plus the cost incurred for fire suppression..
Calaveras Health Department Urges Be Prepared for the Heat
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 06/28/2013 10:35 AM
San Andreas, CA....Temperatures are expected to hit the century mark in the foothills this weekend and through early next week. Dr. Dean Kelaita, County Health Officer, urges residents to prevent heat-related illnesses by being aware of the dangers and taking action. Infants, children and the elderly are at higher risk of heat illness. Other persons at higher risk of heat illness have health conditions such as obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, or misuse of drugs or Temperatures are expected to hit the century mark in the foothills this weekend and through early next week. Dr. Dean Kelaita, County Health Officer, urges residents to prevent heat-related illnesses by being aware of the dangers and taking action...
San Andreas, CA...The latest activity logs for our local Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies. The normal calls for disturbances, thefts, a fraudulent money order, etc. There were some animal related calls for two dogs left in a truck and also an altercation between a dog and a goat. Apparently it is an ongoing relationship problem between them....
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Fire Update..20 acre Fire near Milton & Sonora Roads
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2013 09:05 AM
Milton, CA....Last evening air and ground crews held a vegetation fire off of Sonora Road and Milton Road to 20 acres. Sometimes fires in this area can grow to over 100 acres in seemingly just minutes. With the temps on the rise and "Summer" returning lets be careful out there. It will only take a day or so to remove the moisture from the grass and vegetation that our little storm system left behind...
The 2013 CCWD Rate Road Show. Copper Last Night...Rancho Tonight
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2013 11:03 AM
Copperopolis, CA...The CCWD Rate Increase Road Show rolled into Copperopolis last night. It was another contentious meeting with the Rock Creek Park Community Room filled with ratepayers and citizens concerned with the proposed rate increases from the district. Even though the mood in the room was anything but sanguine it was however calmer than the donnybrook that was the Arnold town hall. The race will probably go down to the wire to see if the ratepayer groups can get enough votes to stop the increases from going into place....
Above are some photos from last night. We didn't get the chance to record last night's meeting but the CCWD presentation was materially the same as the one in White Pines. So if you have not had the opportunity to review their case for a rate increase video of the White Pines Meeting is below...
