6:15 pm 7-26-12 Penn Fire [update] east of Murphys (Calaveras County) is now 134 acres & 40% contained. 6:12 pm 7-26-12 Graham Fire ...

In Arnold, little Bristol's Ranch House Cafe supports our local firefighters year round! Check out their menu:) Open Thursday thr...

The Resource Connection will be providing FREE produce to residents of Copperopolis on Friday July 27, 2012 from 1-3 pm in the Copper Branch...

Injured Firefighter Listed in Stable Condition   Firefighter Nathan Fyock, who was struck by a civilian motorist last night while en...

Have you ever wondered at the creative spirit that alights a pen to complete a novel of fiction or truth? Did you know that there are many s...

Copperopolis Fire Protection District was asked to form a leg of a 5 engine strike team last night, 7-25-12, in response to the overwhelming...

In July of  2011 CalFire reduced the manpower on their engines from four firefighters to three. In addition they cancelled their exclusive c...

Fire Burns Near Murphys San Andreas – Firefighters continue to battle the Penn Fire, burning near Pennsylvania Gulch and Skunk R...

Teams are made up of individuals. Without them, there is no team. I have a mission-to help find cures and more effective treatments for b...

11:16 am 7-26-12 180 acres 15% contained. 263 personnel 20 engines 9 crews 4 air tankers 4 helicopters 4 dozers 5 water tenders 1 o...

Declining to serve military personnel was the crux behind the protest today at the Chevron station at the corner of Sisk and Palendale in Mo...

6:57 am 7-26-12  update: Groveland Fire 100 acres 5% contained Murphys Fire 180 acres 15% contained 7:56  7-25-12 update: Sheriff Dept ...

At approximately 6 pm 7-25-12 Copper Fire was toned out to have a strike at the ready. According to Duty Officer Jim Toy Engine 237 with Eng...

Update: 4:50 pm  25 acres involved Multiple crews are on scene and more have been called out to a wild land fire near Ironstone Vineyard...

Statement by Rico Oller on Department of Parks and Recreations $54 million Surplus SAN ANDREAS – Today, Rico Oller, candidate for Calif...

CalFire trucks have been seen rolling down Little John Road to access the Gopher Hill fire site. The fire is NOT active. These crews are jus...

Update 7-25-12 7:55 am Amador Complex 19 lightning fires in El Dorado/Amador Co burned 54 acres & are 90% contained.

As we all know, living in the country has it own set of challenges when attempting travel outside of say...the county. However, on this trip...

Sean Paulson, pastor of Copper Canyon Baptisit Church, seems to be everywhere in town where there is a need. Working with the youth through ...

Becky Myers of the San Andreas CHP office stated that the CHP in Calaveras County receives no monetary compensation for parking ticket citat...

Friday August 10, 2012 8:30 pm, the Sports Pub is hosting a return performance by the Beach Cowboys. If you missed them the first time, do...

CCWD 7-25-12 AGENDA

CCWD 8-2-12 AGENDA

On July 24. 2012 Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill 1869 which will require the Office of Patient Advocate - who represent individuals serv...

5 month old Golden retreiver, Black Lab and Australian Shepherd mix needs a loving home. Gets along well with dogs, livestock and children. ...

(San Andreas, CA) On July 20, 2012 at approximately 11:30 PM Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Red Brick Saloon, San And...

By George Runner If you fall for an opponent’s head fake in sports, you risk losing the game. The stakes are much higher for taxpayer...

SACRAMENTO – California AMBER Alert author George Runner today joined California Highway Patrol Commissioner Joe Farrow and others at an ...

Not sure if your car can handle a day of pelting rain followed by a day of triple digit heat? Mike's Auto at 522 Main Street has you an...

Skillbuilder Workshops, brain child of education/literacy advocate Maggie Rollings, is in its second summer at Copperopolis Branch Lib...

Update 7-24-12 9:00 am 100% containment at 75 acres. Update on gopher hill fire. No structures involved. Upon arrival after tone put appr...

AB 1732 (Campos) Pupils: suspension or expulsion: bullying: impersonation. Existing law prohibits the suspension, or recommendation for e...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills:

At approximately 10 am 7-23-12 a vegetation fire was toned out on Gopher Ridge behind Saddle Creek. Multiple drops of fire retardant has be...

July 24, 2012 PRELIMINARY AGENDA CALAVERAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY CALAVERAS COUN...

Is this high heat straining your current electrical system? Are you looking to ad ambiance lighting to your garden? Are you interested in ...

On July 27, 2012 at 7 pm enjoy an evening under the stars at Twisted Oak Winery's concert under the stars with Maria Muldaur. Maria Mu...

Three youth missionaries from Georgia, hosted by the Copper Canyon Baptist Church, have been seen throughout town supporting many even...

According to Tri Dam License Compliance Coordinator, Susan Larson, "Tri-Dam anticipates that the reservoir will be drawn down to the 5-...

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA 1202 AM PDT MON JUL 23 2012 CAZ067-069-230800- EL DORADO CA-PLACER CA-AMADOR CA-CALAVERAS CA- 1202 A...

7-22-12 Monday Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Monday N...

7-23-12 Work by CalTrans crews will be continuing on Hwy 4 from Hunt Road to Poole Station July 23 thru July 28, 2012 from 6 am to 5 pm. Ex...

Army Sgt. Michael E. Ristau Died July 13, 2012 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom 25, of Rockford, Ill.; ...

7-21-12 Sunday Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night Clear, ...

On July 12, 2012 Vietnam Veteran Ric Ryan, known as the walking man of Murphys, received an email from General James F. Amos, Commandant of ...

Senator Ted Gaines (R-Rocklin) today expressed disappointment in the continued reduction in access for motorized off-road recreationalis...

CCWD August 2, 2012 closed session meeting agenda Closed meeting agenda

Sex Offender Arrested for Violation of State Parole Conditions (Railroad Flat, CA) On July 19, 2012 at approx. 2:40 PM, Calaveras Sheriff’...

Local Sheriff's will talk about the potential impacts of reducing public safety services. Tuolumne County Sheriff Jim Mele and Calaver...

While emails continue to flood the Copper Gazette regarding the upcoming BUMP VI at the Lake Tulloch Resort the question posed to County Cou...

7-20-12 In years past the Truckin' for Hospice Bike run has brought through Copper up to 500 motorcycles all with one mission in mind.....

7-20-12 Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Saturday Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Saturday Night Mostly clear, wi...