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Fire Update...Fire Reported Near Quail Oaks Rd / Crown Ct

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/12/2018 09:28 PM

Valley Springs, CA...Fire Update...Fire Reported Near Quail Oaks Rd / Crown Ct

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"Battle For The Badge" Live Sheriff Candidate Debate March 21st

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/09/2018 02:49 AM

San Andreas, CA...Join the Sheriff Candidates at San Andreas Town Hall from 6-8pm on March 21st. "Battle For The Badge" will be a two hour candidate debate for arguably the most important county wide elected office. Appointed Sheriff Rick DiBasilio and Challengers Gary Stevens & Pat Garrahan will answer your questions on the topics you care about as you get ready to mark your ballots. Email your questions for consideration to news@thepinetree.net or post them below.

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Calaveras Marketing Tour, How to Get People Into Your Community, Seminars...Final Day

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/09/2018 07:44 AM

San Andreas, CA...On March 8 & 9, Lani Lott of LL Consulting will be speaking to business owners throughout the county on how they can grow their customer base and create a unique experience for visitors. This is a very special and rare opportunity for Calaveras businesses to talk with a “world class” marketing expert who truly understands our “Hwy 49” Historic communities. Lani will discuss ways to improve marketing efforts, plan quality events, individual merchandising, and how to create a memorable overall customer experience AT NO COST! There will be different topics at each venue. People can attend the event closest to them or choose to go to all of them!

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School Safety and Violence Prevention in our Community Town Hall Meeting on March 22

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/09/2018 02:49 PM

San Andreas, CA...Town Hall Meeting to discuss school safety and violence prevention in response to the recent mass shootings across the country. The meeting will feature a panel of speakers from various backgrounds and perspectives to address these issues as it pertains to our local community of Calaveras County.

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Notice of Vacancies for Citizen Boards, Committees & Commissions

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/08/2018 08:26 AM

San Andreas, CA...NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County committees or commissions:

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Amy Lee Koons Passed Away at 47

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/08/2018 08:55 AM

Valley Springs, CA...Amy Lee Koons born November 20th, 1970 passed away at the age of 47, peacefully surrounded by family and friends Monday February 26th, 2018. Amy was an amazing wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and friend. Her smile would light up a room and her laughter was contagious. She loved spending time with her family, and her grandchildren were her world.

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Sheriff's Office Finds Calaveras Student Had Allegedly Threatened to Stab Another Student.

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/07/2018 10:49 PM

San Andreas, CA...On 03/6/18 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Detectives completed their follow-up investigation into the alleged threat at Calaveras High School where a 15-year-old student had mentioned bringing a firearm to campus. The student was arrested at the high school during the initial response to the complaint. During the investigation the investigators learned that the student had previously, on an unknown date, threatened another student.

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Transient Arrested in Burson Area

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2018 09:13 AM

Valley Springs, CA...On Monday 3-5-18 deputies responded to a residence in the 4000 block of Highway 12 in Burson for a report that a male subject had attempted to open the front door of the residence and he was refusing to leave the property. The subject was described as wearing jeans, a red jacket, and carrying a grey tarp or blanket. Sheriff’s deputies had previously responded to this area several times the afternoon prior, Sunday 3-4-18, for reports of a subject matching this description lying on the side of the road. It was determined that this subject did not need medical assistance and he refused deputies attempts to assist with services.

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Student Detained at Calaveras High School after He Reportedly Talked of Bringing Gun to School

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2018 03:43 PM

San Andreas, CA...Today, 3-6-18, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the Calaveras High School located in San Andreas for a report that a student had mentioned bringing a firearm to campus. It was reported that during a discussion regarding lock down drills and school safety, the 15 year old male student was heard making statements similar to “I guess I better not bring a gun that day”. This same student was overheard talking about guns in another conversation. School staff was made aware of the comments and notified the Sheriff’s Office.