Calaveras County, CA...It's the time of year for family, fun, and outdoor barbeques. Many people, just like you, will be using their deck for the festivities. Some folks, such as the ones in this video, have learned that just because you think your deck feels safe, that doesn't mean it is. If your deck is more than 10 years old, or if it was built by an unlicensed person or a homeowner, watch this short YouTube video to see what can happen when a deck is not properly built....
Calaveras County Water District Proposes Water and Wastewater Rate Changes
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/29/2013 06:15 PM
San Andreas, CA...After conducting a thorough review of its revenue and expense requirements, the Calaveras County Water District is proposing a five-year water and wastewater rate change for all residential and commercial customers. The proposal will be considered by the District’s Board of Directors at a Public Hearing on July 10, 2013, and if approved, the rate change will be effective September 1, 2013....
Hwy 4 Full Highway Closure For Repaving Has Been Rescheduled To Thursday
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/28/2013 01:44 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route 4 from Closure Gate #2, just east of Lake Alpine to just east of Highland Lake Road for paving. Work will occur on Thursday, May 30, 2013, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00...
Angels Camp's Own H. Stuart Manners Takes You on a Tour of Ebbetts Pass in His New Book.
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 05/25/2013 07:27 PM
Angels Camp, CA...This newly published book is titled, "The Sights and History of Arnold, Murphys and "Copper", and covers the history of Calaveras (south half) County from about 8,000 B.C. to today. An entire chapter is devfoted to the activities of our local indians. Then it jumps into the history of the first village that one would visit as they enter the county from the west, Telegraph City. Yes, it's just a ghost town today, but you'll see a picture of the Parks mansion which burned to the ground in 1921. It was a beauty! The foundations are still there for you to see...
Arnold, CA..Dorothy Baughman-Fowler was born in Murray, Utah to Philip and Hazel Atkinson. She spent most of her youth in Inkom, Idaho. She married Charles Sherman Baughman in 1936 and they came to California shortly after. In 1957 they moved to Arnold, CA and lived there until Charles’ death in 1968....
Missing A Bracelet? One Found in Cedar Center Today!!
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 05/22/2013 09:12 PM
Arnold, CA...Hi there! I found a silver bracelet at Cedar Center today (May 22). If someone can describe it, I will gladly return to them. Please have them email me at aguard@edc.org. Thank you!
**Update** Another Home Remodeling Project Underway From Uniquity Builders!! Pictures...
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 05/20/2013 11:14 AM
Murphys, CA...After weeks of digging through solid mountain rock, the basement/wine cellar portion of this bedroom addition in Murphys, Ca. is finally starting to take shape. Here are a few pictures to show you what we've done so far...enjoy!
