Fires Caused By Negligence In Marijuana Gardens! $1,408,664 In Suppression Costs
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/15/2016 04:07 PM
San Andreas, CA...Fire investigators from the CAL FIRE Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit have determined that negligent use of equipment and improperly installed electrical systems on marijuana cultivation sites have caused several fires in the past few weeks.
Beth Childs/Genna Hurst Scholarship Awarded by Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF)
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/07/2016 07:45 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Beth E. Childs/ Genna Hurst Renewable Scholarship administered by the Calaveras Community Foundation was presented during the Awards night at Calaveras High School in early June. The 2016 scholarship committee selected Kelly Baird as the recipient. Kelly, an ambitious young woman with a 4.306 GPA, is the daughter of proud parents, Hope and Richard Baird of West Point. Kelly will attend UC Berkeley where she will enroll as a undeclared Social Science major. Kelly has varied interests one of which is history. As stated in her application, “College is a place where I plan to explore, grow and learn. I want to make a difference in the world, and help people by helping them understand themselves.”
Major Injury Collision Last Night In Valley Springs
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/07/2016 08:04 AM
Valley Springs, CA...Last night there was a major injury collision near Baldwin Street. According to CHP a white F250 Ford rear ended a semi. Hope everyone makes a speedy recovery.
San Andreas, CA...District One supervisor candidates for the run off election in November were guests on local Public Access Television (PATV) Taxpayer Alert! The two 30 minute programs feature Supervisor Cliff Edson and former Supervisor Gary Tofanelli. The primary election votes were very close. Edson previously won the seat from Tofanelli in a 2012 election. Both are successful businessmen and neither attacked the other in the interviews, but focused on what they would do if elected.
Valley Springs Man Arrested For Felony DUI In Major Injury Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/07/2016 04:15 PM
Valley Springs, CA...A 37 year old Valley Springs man was arrested for felony DUI in a rear end collision that caused major injuries to a Valley Springs couple. The collision happened last night on Hwy 26 near Baldwin Street. The suspect did not see a vehicle stopped in front of him and his utility truck drove a stopped Jeep Cherokee into the back of a stopped semi. Additional detail are enclosed...
The Premier Of "The One Percent" Weekly Entertainment Show! (Thank You For 15,368 Views So Far!!)
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/07/2016 08:08 PM
Arnold, CA...(Update as of 9:45am Tuesday morning. Thank You!!! As of right now our first show has had 15,368 Views!!) Tonight is the Premier of "The One Percent" it gets its name from the USDA Study that ranked all 3,111 counties in the lower 48 based on the "natural amenities index". The index hopes to be "a measure of the physical characteristics of a county area that enhance the location as a place to live." Calaveras came in as the 14th ranked county in the whole nation. Our neighbors to the south, north and east all ranked high but came in just a bit lower than Calaveras. So if you average our the counties in our coverage area they all score in the top one percent of places to live in the US.
Head Outside for July Concert Season ~ CVB Feature
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/02/2016 12:45 PM
Angels Camp, CA...From the rock arena at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys to intimate classical concerts set against the granite in Bear Valley, July is full of options to catch live music out in the open. Check out our picks for outdoor concerts this month.
Twisted Folk concerts at Twisted Oak Winery | by Maria Camillo
Why Being There Matters & Linden's Justin Wright Helps Keep Our Oceans Safe
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/29/2016 10:38 AM
North China Sea...Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Justin Wright, a native of Linden, Calif., operates a hoist with a rescue strap during a combat search and rescue (CSAR) training evolution aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12. HSC-12 is embarked aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elijah G. Leinaar of Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Justin Wright
Full Agenda Enclosed For Today's Board of Supervisors Meeting! Live Webcast Starts At 9am
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/28/2016 08:55 AM
San Andreas, CA..Some of the Agenda items are: Adopt a Proclamation recognizing and honoring Barbara Elben, Victim/Witness Program Coordinator, for twenty-one years of service in the District Attorney's Office. Receive a Report from the Board Chair, Department Heads, CalOES and FEMA Update on Butte Fire Recovery. Adopt a Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2016-17 Recommended Budget for the County of Calaveras. Adopt a Resolution denying the appeal made by Nove Plaza LLC and upholding the Planning Commission action to deny Zoning Amendment 2016-009. These items are much more are on a packed meeting agenda enclosed...
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The Board Adopted a Proclamation recognizing and honoring Barbara Elben, Victim/Witness Program Coordinator, for twenty-one years of service in the District Attorney's Office. to open the meeting...
Dual County High Speed Pursuit Lands Lodi Man In Jail
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2016 06:27 PM
Valley Springs, CA...On 06/23/16 at approximately 2250 hours, Calaveras County Deputies observed a motorcycle making unsafe lane changes. The motorcycle was traveling at speeds greater than 75 mph and crossing a double divided highway. Deputies attempted to conduct an enforcement stop on the violations near Pattison Road and South Camanche Parkway, in Burson.
