San Andreas, CA – The leading cause of death for Americans 15-20 years old is motor vehicle collisions, (According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and the CHP’s goal is to reduce the death rate among teenagers as the result of these collisions. In order to address this alarming trend, the CHP developed a program called Start Smart. Start Smart is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage drivers understand the critical responsibilities of driving and to understand that accidents do happen, but collisions are 100 percent preventable.
San Andreas, CA...On May 2, 2016 at approximately 1650 hours an Angels Camp man was driving his Cadillac southbound on SR-49 north of Treat Ave. at two miles per hour, slowing for stopping traffic ahead. An Arnold man was driving his Mercedes to the rear of the Cadillac at 5 miles per hour. A Valley Springs woman was driving her Chevrolet at an unknown speed to the rear of the slowing vehicles. She failed to perceive traffic slowing ahead.
San Andreas, CA...The 2016 Relay for Life event on April 25th 9am to April 26th 9am. The event is held this year at Calaveras High School in San Andreas. If you are a Cancer survivor, caregiver, know someone who has been effected by cancer or not and would like to participate- all are welcome!! You can participate in many ways from forming a new team, joining a team, purchasing a Luminaria bag in honor or memory of a loved one, donating to individuals or teams or joining us on the day to purchase raffle tickets, baked goods, or to play carnival games. If you have a raffle prize you'd like to donate, (something made or purchased), or make a monitory donation be assured that 72% of every dollar raised goes directly to fund cancer research and ACS programs!
Pioneer Creek Leather Opening Tomorrow In San Andreas
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/29/2016 11:55 AM
San Andreas, CA...Pioneer Creek Leather is opening tomorrow at 107 E. St. Charles Street(Hwy 49) in San Andreas, They have the motorcycling accessories you need. Vests, Chaps, Gloves, Bags, Boots, Helmets & more! Pioneer Creek Leather will be open Fridays, 2-5:30, Saturdays and Sundays, 12-6.
San Andreas, CA...San Andreas – Sunday, May 1, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will require burning permits within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn hours vary; contact the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) for hours.
West Point, CA...The week of May 2, 2016 CALFIRE, in cooperation with Sierra Pacific Industries, will conduct a prescribed burn to reduce forest fuels along Winton Road just east of the community of West Point near Lily Valley Circle. This burn project is part of the Winton- Schaads Vegetation Management Plan. The purpose of the prescribed burn is to create a shaded fuel break between the community of West Point and the timber lands of Sierra Pacific Industries.
San Andreas, CA...For the appointment of Sheriff this special meeting is being held so the Board of Supervisors may conduct a public interview of the five (5) candidates. All of the candidates have submitted their application packets, meet the requirements to occupy the position of Sheriff and have participated in first round interviews by a ranking committee made up of law enforcement professionals.
$50,000 Grant Given For Butte Fire Rebuilding Efforts...Contractors & Funds Needed For 80 Homes
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/27/2016 04:24 PM
San Andreas, CA...A $50,000 grant from the California Endowment was given to Calaveras Recovers recently through the Amador Community Foundation, which is the fiscal sponsor of the local group dedicated to recovery from the Butte Fire. In April, concrete foundations were poured for the first two homes being built by Calaveras Recovers for the uninsured survivors of last year’s Butte Fire. Licensed general building contractors and specialty contractors such as plumbing, electrical, sheet rock, roofing and painting contractors are encouraged to join up with Calaveras Recovers, by attending a meeting such as next Monday, May 2, 2016 at the LDS Church in San Andreas.
Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through April 28
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2016 11:59 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational access, and promote participatory democracy in order to strengthen the spirit of the communities and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors.
Native Plant Society Held A Native Plant Sale And Information Day At CCWD Headquarters
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/25/2016 07:16 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Sierra Foothills Chapter of the California Native Plant Society held a native plant sale on April 16 at CCWD’s headquarters. Hundreds of plants, including trees, shrubs, bulbs, perennials, grasses and water-wise plants, were available for purchase. Educational booths were also set up to impart the virtues of native plants. The USFS was also on hand with pine tree seedlings for local landowners.
