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The Latest MET Team Eradications for 9-19-18 & 9-20-18 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/20/2018 10:30 PM
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West Point, CA..On September 19, 2018 members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation at an address on Acorn Way in West Point. Several outbuildings at this property near the main residence had been converted for marijuana processing/drying and several bunkhouse living quarters had been constructed. 225 large marijuana plants were eradicated from the site.
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Lee D Glenn, 60 of Railroad Flat Passed Away in Rail Road Flat Road Collision |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/19/2018 10:19 AM
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Rail Road Flat, CA...On Saturday, September 15, 2018, at an unknown time Glenn was riding his motorcycle south on Railroad Flat Rd, south of Sierra Oaks Dr. at an unknown speed. As the roadway curved to the left, Glenn failed to follow the roadway and allowed his vehicle to drive off the right roadway edge. The vehicle struck a tree and both the motorcycle and Glenn came to rest at the bottom of a steep culvert, 10-12 feet below the roadway edge. Glenn was reported as missing person to the Calaveras County Sheriff Department and the CHP and the Sheriff Department searched an area south of the collision scene based off of GPS from Glenn's cell phone. The area was searched on Monday night and Tuesday afternoon. CHP airplane, Air-21, was used to search from the sky. All searches were unsuccessful. The collision was discovered on September 18, 2018, at 5:30 pm by a resident checking their mailbox.
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Candidate’s Debate Night September 27th in Angels Camp |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/19/2018 11:16 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Calaveras County Association of Realtors will be hosting a Candidate’s Debate Night for Supervisorial and Sheriff Candidates. This event will take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Bret Harte Theatre located at 323 South Main Street in Angels Camp. Candidates will be available for the Meet and Greet at 5:00pm followed by the debate from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Supervisorial candidates will participate in a debate format while the Sheriff candidate participates in a Q&A.
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PG&E Helicopter Patrols in Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/19/2018 11:55 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...Given the dramatic wildfire threat our communities face this year, PG&E is taking immediate action to ensure the safety of our customers, their neighborhoods and the surrounding community. PG&E Vegetation Management Crews are taking urgent action to create even greater safety clearances between trees and power lines in neighborhoods and communities that face the most extreme wildfire-threat. To support this effort, PG&E will be using helicopters to patrol electric lines in areas of Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties that are in extreme fire threat areas defined by the CPUC High Fire Threat map.
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Calaveras County Arts Council is Proud to Present the Annual Calaveras County Artists Studio Tour |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/19/2018 02:52 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Thirty artists in nineteen locations throughout Calaveras County will open their homes and studios and display their artwork during the Calaveras County Arts Council Artists Studio Tour on September 22-23. The self-guided tour, free and open to the public, is an opportunity to meet the artists face-to-face, learn about their artwork, and discover treasures you will want to take home. Tour maps are available at businesses and public places throughout the county, as well as from the Arts Council. Call 209/754-1774 for more information, or go online at calaverasarts.org.
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Another Successful Cleanup For Foothill Conservancy Volunteers on the Moke |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2018 01:56 PM
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Jackson, CA...A Successful River Cleanup! Twenty seven volunteers joined forces to clean along the Electra Rd/Big Bar section of the Mokelumne River on Saturday, September 15. Approximately 465 pounds of trash and recyclables were removed along a 3.5 mile section of river, making our local recreation sites healthier for people, fish and wildlife. This year’s most unusual find was a red patent leather platform high heel shoe. The event culminated with barbecue hotdogs and other goodies for everyone. Foothill Conservancy’s annual Mokelumne River Cleanups have been held for 27 years.
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Traffic Update....Motorcycle Fatality Off of Rail Road Flat Road |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2018 06:53 PM
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Rail Road Flat, CA...Traffic Update....Motorcycle Fatality Off of Rail Road Flat Road
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Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts 20th Annual Fall Health Fair Saturday September 29th! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2018 05:27 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 20th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 29th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. In addition to the many valuable services and information that will be available; this year the MACT Health Board, Inc. will have two of their Optometrists from their San Andreas Clinic at the 20th Annual Fall Health Fair to provide free vison and glaucoma screenings.
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Logging Truck vs Vehicle Collision Last Night Injures San Andreas Man and Sonora Woman |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/11/2018 10:34 AM
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San Andreas, CA...Stufflet was driving is Ford west on Beverlynn Ln at an undetermined speed approaching the intersection with SR-49. Stormes was driving his Kenworth north on SR-49 at the speed limit. Stufflet entered onto SR-49 without yielding the right of way to Stormes. Stormes was unable to avoid a collision and the front of the Kenworth impacted the drivers side of the Ford, causing serious injuries to Stufflet and his passenger, Neikirk. Both Stufflet and Neikirk were flown from the scene for treatment. One way traffic control was in effect for approximately 2 hours for investigation and scene cleanup.
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Traffic Update....Possible Fatality in Logging Truck vs Sedan near Sr49 / Beverlynn Ln. Update...Major Injury |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2018 07:15 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Traffic Update....Possible Fatality in Logging Truck vs Sedan near Sr49 / Beverlynn Ln
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