$1.8 Billion Investment Will Repair Roads, Improve Pedestrian, Bicycle and Mass Transit Access
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2020 01:10 PM
Sacramento, CA...The California Transportation Commission approved Wednesday more than $1.8 billion to repair highways and bridges and improve the state’s growing network of pedestrian, bicycle and mass transit routes. This investment includes nearly $1.1 billion in allocations for State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) projects, Caltrans’ “fix-it-first” program aimed at preserving the condition of the State Highway System. The approved funding is from federal and state gas taxes, including $800 million from SB 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Upper Hwy 4 & Valley Springs Home to Three New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County.
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2020 02:45 PM
San Andreas, CA...On Friday, June 26, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported three additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The three unrelated cases include one adult male and one adult female between the ages of 18 to 49 years old, and an adult male between the ages of 50-64. Two cases reside in the Valley Springs area and the third case resides along the Upper Highway 4 corridor. The source of exposure for each case is being investigated. “We are at an important moment in Calaveras County and across California as businesses and public spaces have reopened. As more people leave their homes, their risk of exposure and infection to COVID-19 increases. We all need to continue to do our part to keep Calaveras safe and healthy for everyone. That means following simple prevention methods such as keeping a safe distance from others when you leave your home and wearing a face covering,” said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Health Officer.
Senator Tim Scott's Speech on Senate Floor After Senate Democrats Vote Down Police Reform Act
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/25/2020 06:11 PM
Washington, DC...U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), leader of the JUSTICE Act taskforce, took to the Senate Floor after the Senate Democrats stonewalled legislation on police reform in American communities. Below are a few quotes from the senator’s speech today: “Mr. President, there is danger coming. The source of this danger is not the failure of this bill on this floor at this time. This is merely a symptom of the danger that I believe is right in front of us.”
West Point, CA...On June 20, 2020 Animal Services investigated a dog on skunk attack in the 2300 Block of Spink Road in West Point, CA. Three dogs killed the skunk and the owner called to report the incident. The skunk was sent to San Joaquin Public Health Laboratory for rabies testing on June 23, 2020. The test came back positive for rabies. All three dogs were current on their rabies vaccines and received rabies boosters from their veterinarian the same day as the event. The dogs have been placed on a mandatory quarantine as a precaution. If anyone believes their animal(s) may have come in contact with this skunk please contact our office at 209-754-6509.
West Point Man is Latest New Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2020 05:00 PM
San Andreas, CA...Biweekly Report: New Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County. On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The case is an adult male over the age of 65 years old. The case resides in the West Point area. The source of exposure is being investigated. “People should stay home as much as possible and take the necessary preventive actions to keep Calaveras County safe and healthy if you do go out,” said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Health Officer.
Phase 2 Winter Storm Recovery Debris Removal on Rail Road Flat Road & Major Project Locations
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2020 10:00 AM
San Andreas, CA...During January 2019 an atmospheric river system swept across California bringing high winds, substantial precipitation, and flooding, impacting counties across the state. Continuing on February 12-19 another significant atmospheric river system swept across Calaveras County resulting in widespread damage to the County road system. Calaveras was one of several counties in California identified as being impacted by this disaster and will be receiving both State and Federal disaster recovery funds.
Sutter Creek Man is Thirteenth COVID-19 Case in Amador
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2020 04:00 PM
Amador County, CA....On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult male in his 50s who is a resident of Sutter Creek, currently hospitalized in a neighboring county.
