Hogan Asphalt Plant Moving To Carson Hill ~ By Supervisors Steve Kearney & Cliff Edson
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2016 08:08 AM
Valley Springs & Angels Camp, CA...Over the weekend much was said on social media regarding the removal of the stored asphalt plant at the Hogan Quarry. At this time we are able to share the evolution of this project. The issues regarding the Asphalt Plant are complex and confusing. As county supervisors we have not been able to comment publicly up to this point or correct the misinformation being exchanged on social media and in the community for reasons related to county liability as well as possible legal issues.
Traffic & Fire Update....Vegetation Fire Near Arapaho Way (Updated Now Reported At 83 Acres)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/15/2016 01:03 PM
Burson, CA....Firefighters from ground and air are working a vegetation fire in the Lake Comanche area near Arapaho Way. Please use caution in the area until they can get this incident dealt with...(Updated...Evacuations have been ordered on Cheyenne and Arapaho, We just spoke with TCU Command and the fire is estimated to be 16-20 Acres with structures threatened but no reported structures lost at this time.) (Updated at 1:49pm...Just checked with TCU Command....no additional resources have been ordered so our comment is that is a good indication that they are starting to get the upper hand) (Updated at 2:28pm...According to TCU Command 50 acres, two outbuildings destroyed, no residences destroyed and some air assets have been released) (Update as of 3:25pm...225 Acres,, 16 Engines, 2 Dozers, 2 Helicopters, Two Outbuildings, No Residences Lost. No containment percentage yet) (Updated at 4:30pm...Red Cross has set up an Evacuation Center at Toyon Middle School for those affected by the fire. No official containment figure yet on the Cheyenne Fire) (Updated at 5:30pm...As is the case with many fires they tend to shrink as you put water on them. Thankfully the fire is now listed at 83 acres and containment is starting to climb) (Final Update....83 Acres, 50% Contained, All Evacuations Lifted, 1 outbuilding damaged, 2 outbuildings destroyed, 2 trailers destroyed, 1 minor injury to a firefighter. In addition to the state engines, many of our local fire departments have been heavily involved in fighting this blaze)
Six Local Students Awarded Career & Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarships for 2016
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/14/2016 04:21 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) awarded Career and Technical Training scholarships to a total of six high school students during recent award night events. Three Calaveras High School students, two Bret Harte High students and one student from Mountain Oaks will each receive $1,500.
Gary Kuntz Memorial Golf Tournament Friday June 17, 2016
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2016 08:01 AM
Valley Springs, CA...The Chamber's annual scholarship golf tournament is coming up on June 17th! Get your foursome signed up for fun day on the green! The Chamber's Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament raises money to support the Mission Statement of the organization, which is to promote and foster a healthy community through business advocacy and sustainability. Each year a percentage of the proceeds go to our scholarship fund that benefits Bret Harte and Calaveras High School seniors...
Bi-Weekly Veterans Meet & Greets In Valley Springs
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2016 09:30 AM
Valley Springs, CA...Veterans we hold bi-weekly meet and greet meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Open to ALL Veterans. Come join us for a relaxing time, enjoy some food, sodas, coffee and camaraderie. This is just an opportunity to meet and visit with fellow Veterans. Dates are June 9th and 23rd, July 14th and 28th, August 11th and 25th, 2016 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm at the Veterans Hall, 189 Pine Street, Valley Springs, Ca. Attached is a flyer with the information. POC: Frank Garza, 209-483-3187 or e8garza@hotmail.com
Great Summer Reading Programs At Our Local Libraries
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2016 02:11 PM
Calaveras County, CA...Attend a Summer Reading Program at any or all of the Calaveras County Library Branches. Read books, and participants will win prizes, go away with goody bags, attend ice cream parties. See the flyer, call the library of choice to sign up and read, read, read – all summer long!
Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through June 16th
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2016 05:27 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational access, and promote participatory democracy in order to strengthen the spirit of the communities and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors.
The 2016 June Election Results...(Update...Dennis Mills Takes District Four. Edson & Tofanelli To Fight On)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/07/2016 08:08 PM
San Andreas, CA....The first run of the absentee ballots is now in. According to Calaveras County Clerk Recorder Rebecca Turner this is about 35% of the vote and it is what was turned in by 8pm tonight! On the Cannabis ballot measures....the "Manage" initiative has been accepted and the "Ban" initiative has been rejected for now as they work through a couple of legal issues. It is still possible that both will end up on November ballots.
Live Election Results From Election Central As Polls Close Tonight...New Stories Below
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/07/2016 08:36 AM
San Andreas, CA...Tonight we will continue our tradition of bringing you election results from the County Clerk's Office as the precinct results come in. Typically the first run of vote by mail or absentee votes are reported by 8:30pm or so. Will any candidate in the supervisors races get over 50% tonight and avoid a battle in the fall? We will let you know as the results come in.
Countywide Math Mini Bowl Competition Goes Tech Savvy
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/07/2016 03:05 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Office of Education held its 36th Annual Math Mini-Bowl competition at Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks School in San Andreas on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Approximately 120 fifth and sixth grade students from Calaveras County Schools put their math skills to the test. The following schools were represented: Albert Michelson Elementary, Avery Middle School, Christian Family Learning Center, Hazel Fischer Elementary, Jenny Lind Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, Rail Road Flat Elementary, San Andreas Elementary, Valley Springs Elementary, West Point Elementary
James Pryor, a 6th grader from Avery Middle School , won 1st place in the Blitz, tied for 2nd place in the Huddle, and was part of the 2nd place Bomb team. Kierian O'Donnell, a 5th grader from Hazel Fischer Elementary, took 2nd place in the Blitz, 1st place in the Huddle, and was part of the 1st place Bomb team.
