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

Cosgrove Creek Flooding – History and References

Cosgrove Creek in Valley Springs has been flooding for decades, and there has been a long history of various agencies attempting to address the issue. January of 2023 brought even more flooding without answers. Below you will find a wealth of references that help tell the story of Cosgrove Creek and what has been done – and what hasn’t been done – to protect the lives and properties of Calaveras County residents living in the floodplain.... 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

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

CPC Letter to the Planning Commission on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan

22-11-29 CPC Letter to PC re GHG Reduction MeasuresDownload  Read More

Our September Letter to Editor: Now is the time for us to look at evacuation needs

Dear Editor,  We have all experienced the challenges of driving our local roads. They can be narrow, winding and, in some cases, one lane. Imagine how much worse those challenges would be in a fire or flood. You have the opportunity to express your concerns to the Calaveras Council of Governments, the Regional Transportation Planning Agency. COG is seeking public input on its Evacuation and Access Needs Assessment and Preparedness Plan.... Read More

Calaveras Evacuation Access Survey & Our Recommendations for Comments

Calaveras County is seeking public input on its Evacuation and 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. To accomplish this goal, this plan will combine Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping with... Read More