The Angels Camp City Council voted unanimously to ratify a “proclamation of existence of a local emergency in connection with the wildfire of July 31,” during a remote meeting on Friday.
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The following press release was issued by Calaveras County Public Health.
In response to COVID-19 and an influx of visitors to recreational forestlands this summer, the Stanislaus National Forest is taking a hardline approach to minimize fire risk.
Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) announced on Friday that it has lifted the boil water advisory for all customers between Hunter Dam Road and Brice Station.
Counting the entire population of the country is no easy task, and reaching residents in remote and rural areas is especially challenging.
Though many county residents are facing tough times this year, that hasn’t stopped locals from doing what they can to help those in need.
“Everyone was very excited about opening up,” said Fran Devlin, attendant of Arnold Branch Library.
Dorothy Cashero has never let anything get in the way of doing what she loves.
The past seven days saw 28 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Calaveras County, including a case at Avalon Health Care in San Andreas.
Updated 12:20 p.m., 8/5/20: Timothy Bone was located Wednesday morning by ground searchers northeast of the confluence of Highland Creek and the Stanislaus River, according to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office.
The following press release was issued by Calaveras County Public Health.
Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) issued a boil water notice on Tuesday after an 8-inch water line was damaged during the district’s Reach 1 Pipeline Replacement Project.
The cause of a 10-acre fire that started near O’Reilly’s Auto Parts in Angels Camp and destroyed a home Friday is under investigation.
While it’s difficult to find silver linings when it comes to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the long-term expansion of telehealth – the provision of health care services remotely through telecommunications technology – may prove to be one.
Fire crews are battling a five-acre vegetation fire in Angels Camp that has one structure fully involved and three structures threatened, a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit spokesperson told the Enterprise Friday.
A 37-year-old Vallecito man was arrested Friday after a 911 caller reported he had pushed his 77-year-old grandfather to the ground during an argument and went on a “rampage,” throwing objects and threatening to kill the alleged victims, causing them to flee the residence.
If you’ve recently received seeds in the mail that you didn’t order, don’t plant them, but don’t send them to the landfill either, local officials say.
Millworkz, a custom and sustainable wood mill specializing in rustic storing and furniture, has launched a $500 stimulus package to assist single-parent families in need of extra support.
The Stanislaus National Forest has released a 92,000-acre forest management proposal for public review. If approved, it would mark a significant increase in the scale of its normal planning efforts, which forest officials say is crucial for restoring forest health and preventing destructive …
At 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Terry McBride stood in front of the county courthouse in San Andreas with several sheets of paper in hand.
In addition to daily patients and the special circumstances of COVID-19, one local health care organization is working to bring more positivity to the county.
No longer will eager cannabis customers without medical cards be turned away from Calaveras County dispensaries.
The following press release was issued by Calaveras County Public Health.
A home near the Hotel Leger in Mokelumne Hill went up in flames in the early morning hours of Tuesday.
The Calaveras County District Attorney’s Office has been further impacted by COVID-19 after three employees tested positive for the virus, with an additional three tests pending for other symptomatic employees.
The Bergers’ Kona Ice Truck offers a shaved ice experience like no other. With 30 different flavors and 500 combinations, it is no wonder why people, children and adults, come to the truck with a smile. They indulge in a cool treat while listening to the sounds of tropical Calypso music.
The following press release was issued by Calaveras County Public Health.
A collision in Angels Camp led to the death of a Menlo Park man on Sept. 9, 2019. After nearly a year of investigation, it was determined reckless driving caused the death, leading the Calaveras County District Attorney to file a county of felony vehicular manslaughter.
A juvenile male was flown to a valley hospital on Thursday evening after sustaining major injuries in an accident on Lake Camanche involving a jet ski and a boat, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office reported.
A case of mistaken identity has wreaked havoc on one of Murphys’ main street wineries.
Update: The Calaveras County Office of Education and the county’s school districts announced the latest plan for reopening in a joint letter on Thursday.
Locals are getting fed up with the increasing traffic, crowds and trash at outdoor recreation areas during the pandemic.
Drinking a hot cup of coffee is a great way to wake up, but stumbling upon a rattlesnake first thing in the morning is even more effective.
Update: Business owners can find outdoor operations permit applications on the county's website.
The following press release was issued by Calaveras County Pubic Health.
Four months after the first round of COVID-19 business shutdowns, an elderly Calaveras County resident has died from complications related to the disease.
Update: The boil water notice was lifted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday after testing results came back negative for harmful bacteria.
There will be no high school athletics played in California for the remainder of 2020. The decision to suspend the start of the 2020 fall season, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, came from the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Monday morning.
A potential harmful algal bloom (HAB) has been identified at New Melones Reservoir downstream of the log jam and Camp Nine bridge in Calaveras County.
A helicopter contracted by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. crashed off Highway 12 between San Andreas and Valley Springs around 10 a.m. Monday morning, igniting a small grass fire that was quickly contained.
The following press release was issued by Calaveras County Public Health.
The Wrinkle Cove Day Use Area at New Hogan Lake has been temporarily closed to vehicle access due to “misuse and overcrowding” causing safety concerns during the pandemic.
A dry winter could spell more trouble than usual this year for a wildfire-prone region like Calaveras County, as COVID-19 and air pollution caused by wildfires could pose significant health risks for certain populations, local officials say.
The day after Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered indoor services to immediately cease across the state in restaurants, wineries and certain other businesses, as well as the shuttering of all bars, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors received an update from staff on COVID-19 at a board meeting o…
Calaveras County voters will be given the opportunity in the Nov. 3 General Election to weigh in on whether changes should be made to how commercial cannabis cultivation is taxed in the county.
A Washington state man will stand trial next week for the alleged murder of his half-sister in a vehicular inferno.
Calaveras County Public Health has confirmed eight additional COVID-19 cases in Calaveras County, bringing the countywide count to 75.
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced rollbacks in the reopening of the state on Monday.
The bald eagle is celebrated through National American Eagle Day, which is on June 20 every year.
Six new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Calaveras County, while one woman has succumbed to the disease in Amador County.
Karen Turner invested the last eight years into developing curriculum, building an inventory of classroom resources, and shaping a positive learning environment for pre-kindergarten students with disabilities at Angels Camp Structured Preschool.
