San Andreas, CA.....The latest activity logs from the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department are enclosed. The mission of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department is to provide competent, effective public safety services to all persons with the highest regard for human dignity through efficient, professional, and ethical law enforcement and crime prevention practices. As the chief law enforcement officer of the County, the Sheriff is responsible to: preserve the peace and prevent crime; investigate public offenses which have been committed; arrest persons who attempt to commit or who have committed a public offense; attend to the courts and act as the court crier; obey the lawful orders and directions of the courts held within the County; take charge of the County jail and the prisoners in it; and serve all process and notices in the manner prescribed by law....

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Holiday Specials at Gold Country Roasters!

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/12/2013 04:09 PM

Murphys, CA... Gold Country Roasters is decked out for the holidays and stocked with lots of quality gift items for the coffee lovers on your list! Come in and warm up with a Pumpkin Spice or Eggnog Latte, a Peppermint Mocha or a Cinnamon Dolce and take care of your holiday shopping needs at the same time! We carry a full line of coffee brewing, storage and serving accessories such as ceramic and insulated stainless steel desktop and travel mugs, vacuum bean storage containers, Aeropress and Toddy coffee makers, French Presses, coffee scoops, filters, and more! Plus a large selection of fresh roasted coffee beans from Indonesia, Central and South America and Africa, including some new organic choices. Special Offer – buy any retail gift item and receive a ¼ lb decorative gift pack of your favorite coffee absolutely free!
Open 7 days a week at 78 Scott St., Murphys, CA (209) 728-8634 www.goldcountryroasters.com

“Basic Economic Development Issues for High Tech Startups in Calaveras County” John MacWillie To Address CCEDC Meeting December 11

Posted by: John_Hamilton on 12/10/2013 12:23 PM

San Andreas, CA....The CCEDC has a guest speaker at the Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 2:00pm meeting of the Calaveras County Economic Development Company, (CCEDC). The meeting will be in the classrooms of Mark Twain Medical Center. The speaker is John MacWillie. He lived in Calaveras County during his youth, graduating from Calaveras High School. He has recently moved back to the county. He has been an executive in the software industry for thirty years and is leading a web-based technology startup currently out raising venture capital funding. The company is looking at placing many of its operations to Calaveras County. The title of Johns talk is: “Basic Economic Development Issues for High Tech Startups in Calaveras County” ...

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A Chill In The Air But Warm Hearts and Communty For Murphys Open House

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/10/2013 02:29 PM

Murphys, CA....On Friday evening Murphys held their annual open house and Christmas Parade. It was a festive and merry night for all ages. The cold temps prevented a few floats from making an appearance but there were still plenty of entrants including several Santa's (I really wish I could multi-task as well as St. Nick.). The Murphys Business Association organized another great event with the streets closed and outdoor fireplaces all along Main Street and several thousand people out and about raised the holiday cheer level. Most of the businesses were open and had specials and events offered for their visitors...

Photos Above and Video Is Enclosed...

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Calaveras County Sheriff Volunteers Promoted

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/10/2013 08:16 PM

San Andreas, CA....Calaveras County Sheriff Gary Kuntz and Sheriff Captain Jim Macedo have promoted Betty Miner to the position of volunteer captain and Ed Anderson to volunteer lieutenant. Also promoted to the rank of sergeant were Bob Fienberg and Ralph Carlascio. Under the new structure, Captain Miner will administer the overall volunteer program and oversee coordination with the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department. In addition, she will monitor the Board of Directors, conduct background checks on potential volunteers, over-see the volunteer unit’s secretary, treasurer and information officer...

Pictured with Calaveras County Sheriff Captain Jim Macedo, who conducted the swearing-in ceremony during the December volunteer meeting, are Sergeant Bob Fienberg, Lieutenant Ed Anderson Sergeant Ralph Carlascio and Captain Betty Miner.

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"Warming Trend" Ahead This Week

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/09/2013 09:37 AM

Bear Valley, CA....Very low overnight temps continue but NWS Sacramento is forecasting for us to gain a couple of degrees every day as the week progresses. Overnight temps at higher elevations remain below freezing so Bear Valley should be able to keep the snow guns working. Today: Sunny. Not as cold. Highs 24 to 38 higher elevations... 33 to 43 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Tonight: Clear. Lows 9 to 24 higher elevations...17 to 27 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph. Tuesday: Sunny. Not as cool. Highs 32 to 47 higher elevations... 41 to 49 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph in the morning becoming light...

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Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Moves to Open Burning

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/09/2013 02:03 PM

San Andreas, CA...On Monday, December 9, 2013, at 8:00 AM, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) moved into open burning. Burning will be permitted 24 hours a day on “Permissive Burn Days” as established by the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) in each county. CAL FIRE burn permits will not be required until May 1, 2014 (or earlier if conditions require). Landowners may be held liable if their fire escapes their control. Remain in attendance of your fire, keep a water supply close to the burning site and do not burn when windy, or when high winds are predicted. In Calaveras County, burning on property five acres or more in size requires a permit from the Calaveras APCD. In Tuolumne County clearing two acres or more of vegetation requires a permit from the Tuolumne APCD....

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Cranberry Cosmos & Festive Roasted Nuts (Season 1) Episode 10: J - Jigger.

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/08/2013 07:58 PM

Angels Camp, CA...In this episode of Elémentaire TV, Jenny makes a cranberry cosmopolitan and David makes some festive roasted nuts. Elémentaire is the creation of two professional cooks dedicated to helping take the mystery out of making delicious meals from scratch. Our goal is to educate through the use of culinary terms and techniques and also inspire, through the use of the freshest seasonal ingredients, all who watch to make their own meals to enjoy at home. Every Sunday Night at 8pm we will premier another, great, new episode of Elémentaire with Jenny & Dave.

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8 Inches of Christmas Cheer in Murphys

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/07/2013 08:20 AM

Murphys, CA...It started at 8 PM last night as we were coming home from the Murphys Christmas Open House, and this is 12 hours later, on our back deck and yard on Appleblossom Drive---8 inches on our deck table!
Terri and Bob Strunck...