Valley Springs Area Business Association Monthly Luncheon
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/05/2013 11:07 PM
Valley Springs, CA... Please join us for the Valley Springs Area Business Association Monthly Luncheon. Jennifer Scheidt speaks about lower back pain and the work environment. July 17, 2013 12:00 pm to 1:00 PM, Lake Hogan, Look Out Point...
Mark Twain Medical Center Health Fair Recap and Cancer Center Update
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2013 08:41 AM
Valley Springs, CA...On Satruday morning Mark Twain Medical Center held their Summer Health Fair in Valley. Community Heath industry booths and Mark Twain Medical Center and Family Medical Center staff were on hand for free and low cost health screenings and more. Also there were Mark Twain Cancer Center's Michael Helwig the Registered Dietitian and Director Debbie Peterson. They are striving for the best in integrated cancer care close to home.
Have a Safe and Sane 4th of July ~By Nancy Longmore, Fire Prevention Specialist II
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/29/2013 12:36 AM
San Andreas – Each year illegal and misused fireworks cause serious injuries and damaging wildfires. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is taking a zero tolerance stand against anyone possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks. The penalties for possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks ranges from a misdemeanor up to felony charges plus the cost incurred for fire suppression..
Fire Update - Vegetation Fire on Hwy 26 & Farris Drive. Fire Held to 11 Acres and Containment Reached at 4:24pm..
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/29/2013 03:28 PM
Valley Springs, CA.... Vegatation fire Hwy 26 & Farris Dr approx. 1/4 acre at present - crews are responding now - full wildfire response - please use caution in the area. Update: 3:32pm - approx. 2 acres, 1 structure threatened, CCSO being advised in case of possible evacuation. Update: 3:40pm all assigned aircraft are inbound - ~5 acres now and moving uphill. Update: 3:50 TCU's official word is 5 acres. Update: 3:55 Helicopter 4 is on scene and working the fire. Update: 3:56 CHP has a unit assigned and responding - please use caution in the area. Update: 3:59pm Forward movement of fire has been stopped - additional trucks and loaded tankers being canceled - crews are continuing - this is usually great news. 4:09pm Helicopter is being released. - Please continue to use caution in the area. Great job by all those responding! Please stay out of the way as these crews finish and mop up. Update: 4:45pm PG&E is being notified of damage to one of their poles.
Calaveras Health Department Urges Be Prepared for the Heat
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 06/28/2013 10:35 AM
San Andreas, CA....Temperatures are expected to hit the century mark in the foothills this weekend and through early next week. Dr. Dean Kelaita, County Health Officer, urges residents to prevent heat-related illnesses by being aware of the dangers and taking action. Infants, children and the elderly are at higher risk of heat illness. Other persons at higher risk of heat illness have health conditions such as obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, or misuse of drugs or Temperatures are expected to hit the century mark in the foothills this weekend and through early next week. Dr. Dean Kelaita, County Health Officer, urges residents to prevent heat-related illnesses by being aware of the dangers and taking action...
San Andreas, CA...The latest activity logs for our local Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies. The normal calls for disturbances, thefts, a fraudulent money order, etc. There were some animal related calls for two dogs left in a truck and also an altercation between a dog and a goat. Apparently it is an ongoing relationship problem between them....
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Mark Twain Medical Center to hold 3rd Annual Summer Health Fair
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2013 08:55 AM
SAN ANDREAS, CA – June 13, 2013- Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 3rd Annual Summer Health Fair on Saturday, June 29th, from 8am to Noon at La Contenta Plaza in Valley Springs. Over forty community health related service groups will participate in this community-wide event. A wealth of information will be available on topics such as senior health services, nutrition, fitness and diabetes. There will also be a variety of free health screenings – body fat, physical fitness levels, stress levels, and metabolic screenings...
The 2013 CCWD Rate Road Show. Copper Last Night...Rancho Tonight
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2013 11:03 AM
Copperopolis, CA...The CCWD Rate Increase Road Show rolled into Copperopolis last night. It was another contentious meeting with the Rock Creek Park Community Room filled with ratepayers and citizens concerned with the proposed rate increases from the district. Even though the mood in the room was anything but sanguine it was however calmer than the donnybrook that was the Arnold town hall. The race will probably go down to the wire to see if the ratepayer groups can get enough votes to stop the increases from going into place....
Above are some photos from last night. We didn't get the chance to record last night's meeting but the CCWD presentation was materially the same as the one in White Pines. So if you have not had the opportunity to review their case for a rate increase video of the White Pines Meeting is below...
Local Grandmother is a semi-finalist in Pillsbury Bake-Off
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/25/2013 10:22 AM
Lockeford, CA...Charmie Allison of Lockeford has been entering recipes in the one million dollar Pillsbury Bake-Off contest for the past 20 years. She has finally been selected as a semi-finalist in the appetizer and sweets category and she couldn’t be happier. Her chocolate and peanut butter squares recipe, using Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and only 6 other ingredients, is getting lots of votes and some wonderful comments but she needs your help! Pillsbury has opened up the contest for public voting...
San Andreas, CA...The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies are enclosed. Burglaries, DUI's, Yelling Neighbors and more kept them busy...
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