Action Alert: Act now to help conserve important habitat in California

State threatens to cut funding to the Habitat Conservation Fund, putting sensitive habitats at risk and undermining the 30×30 effort What is the HCF? In 1990, voters approved Proposition 117, which most people remember outlawed mountain lion hunting, but that also created the Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF), appropriating $30 million a year for land acquisition and restoration projects to support mountain lion habitat and habitat for other... Read More

Press Release: Planning Coalition Receives Grant to Advance Litigation Against 2019 General Plan

Press-Release.CPC_.Rapid-Response-Grant.docxDownload May 17, 2024 For Immediate Release For more information contact:  Megan Fiske, CAP/CPC Outreach Coordinator, calaverascap@gmail.com or (209) 559-4593 Planning Coalition Receives Grant to Advance Litigation Against 2019 General Plan San Andreas, CA. The Calaveras Planning Coalition (CPC), which is administered by the Community Action Project (CAP), has received a $20,000 grant... Read More

Event: Inviting Beavers Back Into the Sierra Watershed

Join us and our fiscal sponsor Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch on May 16th at 630 PM to hear from Calaveras-raised Dr. Kramer. She will share some insights and case examples from her research and experiences about how the presence of beaver activity can impact landscapes and water availability on long and short time scales.  After her presentation, we’ll be showing a documentary film Beaver Believers, followed by an opportunity for discussion. See below... Read More

AT&T Proposes to Eliminate Landline Service – Take Action

Communication service provider AT&T has submitted applications to the California Public Utilities Commission to eliminate its landline services from Zip codes throughout California. View the interactive map here  Why is this a problem? Communication is critical in emergencies High-speed internet is not available in all areas, many of which are in the footprint where service is to be eliminated Cell service is not universally... Read More

Calaveras County Updates Email Domain

At the beginning of February, Calaveras County updated the email domain for all County email addresses. While the old domain @co.calaveras.ca.us may continue to work, the new domain is much simpler @calaverascounty.gov Visit https://www.calaverasgov.us/Feedback for more information about contacting the County.  Read More

League of Women Voters of the Mother Lode to host Candidates Forum

The League of Women Voters of the Mother Lode is ready for the 2024 election season. The primary election is on March 5. We have invited all of the candidates for  the Calaveras Board of Supervisors to contribute their information and views  free to our website Vote411.org.  Anyone can go to that website and learn about candidates and measures  on their ballot just by putting in their address.  Information about the voting process is there,... Read More

Sweetheart Supper and Melodrama events to support Calaveras Volunteer Center

When: Saturday February 10, 2024 from 6PM to 10PM Where: Valley Springs Veterans Hall, 300 Daphne Street Valley Springs CA Tickets: $25/person or $40/couple Dance Music by Deb n Kris Menu includes Baked chicken, Baked potato bar, Roasted potatoes, Stir-fried vegetables, salad & rolls & a dessert auction Silent Auction & Raffle too! When: March 8-9, & March 15-16 Where: Veterans Memorial Hall, Pine x Daphne... Read More

PRESS RELEASE: Calaveras District 2 Supervisor Candidates Town Hall Meeting Announced for Wednesday, February 7, 2024

For Immediate Press Release For additional info, please contact Judith Young at the West Point Lions Club Email: toyfoxes317@gmail.com  Calaveras County District 2 Supervisor Candidates Town Hall Meeting Announced for Wednesday, February 7, 2024 This announcement is online at:https://calaveras2024election.com/blog/f/get-to-know-the-calaveras-county-district-2-supervisor-candidates  January 4, 2024 – West Point,... Read More

Press Release: Calaveras County Democrats Present District 2 Supervisor Candidates Forum, Tuesday, January 9, 2024

district-2-supervisor-candidates-forum-ccdcc-pr-01052023Download For Immediate Press ReleaseFor additional info, please contactSharon Romano and Lisa SchwartzEmail: info@calaverasdemocrats.orgCalaveras County Democrats Announce District 2 Supervisor Candidates ForumTuesday, January 9, 2024January 5, 2024 – San Andreas, Calaveras County, California – The Calaveras County Democrats willpresent a special District 2 Supervisor... Read More

District 2 & District 1 Calaveras County Supervisor Candidates

The ballot for the upcoming election in May 2024 has been finalized and candidates have been announced for the County Supervisor seats in Districts 1 & 2. Learn more about the candidates below. District 1 Includes – Circle XX, San Andreas, Valley Springs, Campo Seco, La Contenta, Camanche, Burson and Wallace. Candidates: Gary Tofanelli (incumbent), Tim Grant, Anna Grace-Gates Current Supervisor – Gary Tofanelli Candidates Tim... Read More