Voter reg. deadlines approach

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 4 election is Oct. 20. Voters can request a vote-by-mail — or absentee — ballot through Oct. 28.    County elections offices are already beginning to receive completed vote-by-mail ballots that were sent out to registered voters last week. Nearly 700 vote-by-mail ballots have been received by the Tuolumne County Elections Office thus far. The Calaveras County Elections Office had gotten back about... Read More

Calaveras County Public Meetings

 1. Calaveras Planning Coalition (CPC) Brown Bag Presentation: “Managing the Watershed for Water Supply” November 3, 2014   1-2 pm   Sequoia Room – CalWorks Building – San Andreas Calaveras County Supervisor Edson will present his countywide range and forestry management proposal.   Cliff will present a short slide show and there will be ample time for comments, questions and answers. (The regular CPC meeting will... Read More

Defensible Space Program for Calaveras County Residents

This is a free program for seniors and the disabled The Calaveras Foothills Fire Safe Council (CFFSC) is grateful of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company generous contributions of to the Seniors (65+) and Disabled Defensible Space Program. The Calaveras Foothills Fire Safe Council will provide, at no cost, the people power, tools, & equipment to provide 100 foot fire clearances around seniors and disabled citizens homes. For more information on... Read More

Family Resources Fair

Family Resources Fair Tap into what our community offers for all local families!  FREE!      Tuesday, October 28, 2014     between 2:30-5:30                        at Michelson Elementary School in Murphys                   LIVE “background” music by Jill Warren! Chicken Burritos & Chicken Caesar Wraps, snacks, drinks available for purchase! (To-Go also!) Representation at the Fair includes... Read More

CAP/CPC presents: Let’s Talk About…WATER & THE DROUGHT

Monday, September 15, 2014 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. San Andreas Library Chesebrough Room Public welcome -Free admission Last year’s snowpack was only 17 percent of normal and 2013 turned out to be one of the state’s driest years on record.  California is now experiencing its third consecutive dry year. In Calaveras, residents are concerned about the capacity of their wells, public utilities are being challenged to meet their... Read More

Joint Study Session on Energy Action Planning Project

Sierra Business Council Study Session with Jackson, Plymouth, Amador County (JPAC) Date: 08/19/2014 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Board of Supervisors Chambers 810 Court Street Jackson, California 95642 Agenda: GPER_JPAC_Study Session Agenda_2014_08_24_FINAL     http://www.co.amador.ca.us/Home/ShowDocument?id=19143 Agenda:GPLN_JPAC_StudySession1_Summary_Memo_2014_08_01_Final     http://www.co.amador.ca.us/Home/ShowDocument?id=19145  Read More

CAP/CPC presents: Let’s Talk About…WATER & THE DROUGHT

Monday, September 15, 2014 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. San Andreas Library Chesebrough Room Public welcome -Free admission Last year’s snowpack was only 17 percent of normal and 2013 turned out to be one of the state’s driest years on record.  California is now experiencing its third consecutive dry year. In Calaveras, residents are concerned about the capacity of their wells, public utilities are being challenged to meet... Read More

Energy Efficiency Strategies: A New Tool for Rural Communities

Sierra Business Council (SBC) is breaking new ground in the energy efficiency field in the Sierra Nevada. Five communities have partnered with SBC to develop strategies for increasing energy efficiency in their areas that will result in reduced emissions and dollars saved on energy bills. The strategies will be augmented by concrete measures the community can readily implement within a reasonable timeframe. The measures would be designed to also help... Read More

Highway 49 Clean-up in San Andreas

7 A.M. This Saturday   Meet at Turner Park Must be at Least 18 Years Old Bring and Identify Your Own Tools Free Lunch Following If you can’t make it Saturday Friday Evening August 8th Trash & Debris Removal Meet 6 P.M. at Community Covenant Church Registration Form Name: Organization (if applicable): E-Mail: Phone: Equipment you will bring (clearly put your name on all your tools): Submit registration form by replying to this email: Citizens... Read More

CAP/CPC Meeting Notices

A)   Next CPC regular meeting, August 4, 2-4 pm., Chesebrough Room, San Andreas Library B)   For updates on SB 1199 hearings, see www.foothillconservancy.org C)  Next CPC Public Meeting on September 15.  The subject matter to be covered – water CALL TO ACTION REMINDER! From CPC member – Foothill Conservancy: Stand up for the Moke at the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting THIS Tues, July 29 6 pm, Board Chambers, San Andreas  Read More