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First 5 Brings Latino Family Literacy Program to Calaveras ~ By Bethany Monk |
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Posted by: Bethany on 02/07/2008 12:42 AM
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Valley Springs, C.A….First 5 Calaveras is sponsoring a free 10-week Family Literacy Program for Latino families beginning February 12. Classes will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays at Valley Springs Elementary…..
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Ray Waller on the Slippery Driveway Slope Issue~By John Hamilton |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/07/2008 02:14 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...We had the pleasure to talk for a few minutes with Ray Waller, the former head Calaveras County Building official on the ongoing driveway slope controversy. For those of you who may not remember the county stopped issuing permits for development on parcels where the driveway slope exceeds 16%. This has numerous parcels currently tied up in protraced if not uncloseable escrows and has thrown the value of hundreds of millions of dollars of county real estate and homes into question. We wanted to talk with Ray about this issue because he was with the county and the building department when the original county ordinance was created to comply with state code 4290...
 
Ray Waller at Al-Cal Supply in Angels Camp |
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Calaveras Showcased in the Big Apple. |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/06/2008 01:02 PM
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New York, NY...The California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) held it’s annual New York Media Reception last week. The event offers key New York media one stop shopping for learning more about California destinations and events. The partnership nature of the event provides an opportunity for California destinations to affordably promote their area....
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Children, Families Benefit from Playgroup Activities ~ By Bethany Monk |
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Posted by: Bethany on 02/01/2008 12:15 AM
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San Andreas, C.A….The time to play is now ... and with a succession of this month’s Calaveras playgroups beginning, Feb. 1, parents, guardians and their children, up to five years old, will have plenty of opportunities to join in the fun ...
Playgroups can help children gain independence and
self-confidence, according to Playgroups U.S.A.
(Photo taken at HRC Head Start/State Preschool,
San Andreas, C.A.) |
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The San Andreas CHP Office says to Designate a Driver Super Bowl Weekend |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/01/2008 06:34 AM
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San Andreas, CA...As Super Bowl Sunday Approaches, The San Andreas CHP office wants to remind motorists about the dangers of drinking an driving. "We want to make sure all action stays on the football field and not on Calaveras County Highways. DUI prevention is simple; designate a driver" Says Lieutenant Jerry Pelfanio Commander of the San Andreas Area Highway Patrol Office. The full CHP release is enclosed...
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Valley Springs Arson Suspect Trying to ‘Help’ Homeowner by Burning House Down ~ By Bethany Monk |
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Posted by: Bethany on 02/01/2008 05:05 PM
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Valley Springs, C.A….The suspect in a Valley Springs arson case allegedly told the homeowner of the home he burned to the ground last week that he did it as a “favor," according to Sgt. Dave Seawell of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department....
This home at 3328 Lazer Ct. in Valley Springs was
allegedly burned down by a neighbor Jan. 25, 2007. |
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CAL Fire Report on Lazer Home Fire in Valley Springs |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/31/2008 11:22 AM
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Valley Springs, CA...We have received the official CAL Fire report on the home fire that occurred at 3328 Lazer Court in Valley Springs on January 24, 2008. The cause is under investigation. You may remember a Valley Springs man was arrested for Arson involving this home on January 28th. The full CAL Fire is report is enclosed...
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East Bay Municipal Utility District is launching a Quagga/Zebra Mussel Prevention Program |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/30/2008 07:13 AM
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| Valley Springs, CA...The East Bay Municipal Utility District is launching a Mussel prevention program on Lake Camanche and Pardee. The following is from EBMUD on the program which starts on Friday. Quagga and Zebra Mussels are invasive, non-native mollusks that have been discovered in some California waters recently. State officials say the spread of the mussels threatens water delivery systems, hydroelectric facilities, agriculture, recreational boating and fishing, and the environment in general.... |
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Calaveras County Public Health Department is Reporting a Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak~From Suzanne Whitley |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/24/2008 03:51 PM
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San Andreas, CA...The Public Health Department, in consultation with Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) officials, is investigating an unusually high number of ill students at Mokelumne Hill and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools. The reported symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea are consistent with a gastrointestinal virus. Late last week, upon receiving a report from the school district nurse, public health officials immediately began investigating why a large number of students were ill. “We found symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, which are consistent with a viral gastrointestinal illness,” said Dean Kelaita, M.D., Calaveras County Health Officer. “The virus causes sudden onset of vomiting and stomach cramps,” added Kelaita. “Symptoms may include diarrhea...
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