5pm-dusk
at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables,
baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair.
Bike Night!! Jump on your hog and come down to rock out to The Fabulous
Off Brothers!! Featured winery is Mineral Wines. Call for more
information. - See more at:
http://www.gocalaveras.com/calendar-of-events/#sthash.eyVSjiLv.dpuf5pm-dusk
at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked
goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Bike Night!!
Jump on your hog and come down to rock out to The Fabulous Off Brothers!!
Featured winery is Mineral Wines. Call for more information.5pm-dusk
at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked
goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Bike Night!!
Jump on your hog and come down to rock out to The Fabulous Off Brothers!!
Featured winery is Mineral Wines. Call for more information.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Angels Camp Farmers Market tonight! 8-9-13
5pm-dusk
at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked
goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Bike Night!!
Jump on your hog and come down to rock out to The Fabulous Off Brothers!!
Featured winery is Mineral Wines. Call for more information.
Power Fire in Tuolumne 40% contained 565 acres
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 565 |
|---|---|
| Size | 925 acres |
| Percent Contained | 40% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday August 13th, 2013 approx. 06:00 PM |
Weekend weather
- 8-9-13
- Today Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
- Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Possible lightening and thunder today in the mountain areas
8-9-13
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR INTERIOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. .DAY ONE...TODAY SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE TODAY ALONG THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS...POTENTIALLY BRINGING FREQUENT LIGHTNING STRIKES, LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN, AND GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS.
Welcome new advertiser McCartys Construction
Since 1973, family owned and operated, McCartys Construction has been serving the excavating and construction needs of Copperopolis and the surrounding areas.
McCartys Construction offers excavating, grading, paving, sealing, underground water and electrical lines, septic installation and service, concrete and more, helping you to make your dream property home ready.
McCartys offers consulting to help you find the perfect site on your property for your home, septic, water lines, etc, with free estimates on all work.
McCartys is there from start to finish - making your property home ready.
Call or stop by to find out more about what McCartys Construction has to offer.
209-785-2230
122 Main Street
Located across from the Copper Mine Park off of Mineral Street.
McCartys Construction offers excavating, grading, paving, sealing, underground water and electrical lines, septic installation and service, concrete and more, helping you to make your dream property home ready.
McCartys offers consulting to help you find the perfect site on your property for your home, septic, water lines, etc, with free estimates on all work.
McCartys is there from start to finish - making your property home ready.
Call or stop by to find out more about what McCartys Construction has to offer.
209-785-2230
122 Main Street
Located across from the Copper Mine Park off of Mineral Street.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Copper Fire sends firefighters on strike team to Power Fire
Copper Fire sent out Engine 231 early yesterday morning, 8-7-13, with firefighters Jay Lange, Eric Bavaro and Doug Ungari to join with engines from Calaveras Consolidated, Murphys Fire and Altaville Fire Dept as a strike team to aid in the supression of the Power Fire in Tuolumne.
Keeping you in our thoughts firefighters! Come home safe.
Keeping you in our thoughts firefighters! Come home safe.
Planning Commission 8-8-13 meeting video
To view the 8-8-13 Planning Commission meeting video CLICK HERE
Video of Calaveras Planning Commission meetings and Calaveras Board of Supervisor’s meetings graciously supplied by Calaveras Public Access TV and accessed through Community Action Project.
Video of Calaveras Planning Commission meetings and Calaveras Board of Supervisor’s meetings graciously supplied by Calaveras Public Access TV and accessed through Community Action Project.
Tatoos by Loren at Tanglez Salon
Tatoos by Loren available now at Tanglez salon located at 60 Copper Cove Drive Suite J.
Drop ins welcome or call 785-HAIR for an appointment.
Drop ins welcome or call 785-HAIR for an appointment.
Power Fire 32% contained 881 acres
Summary: Last night, fire crews continued to hold and make good progress constructing additional line and reinforcing existing lines on the fire. The Power Fire was reported on August 5, 2013 at 5:38 a.m. The fire is located in the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River, 4 miles northwest of the community of Pinecrest. This is very steep and rugged terrain with critically dry vegetation, hardwood slash, brush and timber. Crews are contending with material rolling out and loose rocks and trees falling downhill. Dozers are continuing to put in line and tying into roads along ridgetops. Hand crews will continue constructing containment lines. Firefighter and public safety are primary objectives
All roads, (with the exception of forest road 5N95 at Beardsley Road), local businesses and recreation areas remain OPEN.
The management of the Power Fire transitioned from the Stanislaus National Forest to the Southern California Incident Management Team 2 on Aug. 6, 2013.
Road & Trail Closures / Evacuations: The team is asking the public to avoid forest road 5N95 at Beardsley Road due to fire apparatus traffic. There are no evacuations in place for the fire area. However, as with any incident, the public should be prepared to leave on short notice.
Structure Information; There are 100 residences threatened which are located in the communities of Bumblebee, Leland Creek and Cow Creek. There have been no structures damaged or destroyed.
Predicted Weather: The forecast for today calls for mostly clear with temperatures between 72 and 76 degrees. Maximum humidity expected between 28-33 percent. Winds will be out of the southeast with peak gusts at 15mph.
Community Garden needs your help
Bill Albee Memorial Copperopolis Community Garden
We had a very successful onion project this past
Spring. Over 1600 onions were
harvested, with several hundred pounds going to the pantry and to community
members.
We built the four raised beds, currently growing lettuce, carrots, bell peppers
and a few ‘mystery’ plants! (Raised beds funding partially from the Calaveras Community Foundation.)
We are at that part of our growing season when your help
as community volunteers is sorely needed.
Some of the tasks are:
Drifters specials - come enjoy the view and the food
Drifters is proud to announce the return of the locals favorite dishes and some added new ones:
New for 2013:
Salmon Sandwich
Salmon Caesar Salad
Chicken Salad Wrap
Back by Popular Demand:
Mini Red Tacos - appetizerThursdays - 11:30am to 8:00pm
Fridays - 11:30am to 9:00pm
Saturdays - 11:00am to 9:00pm
Sundays - 11:00am to 8:00pm
Mondays - 11:30am to 8:00pm
Survey Crew Little John and Copper Cove
According to a member of the survey crew working for the past few days at the intersection of Little John Road and Copper Cove drive, they are surveying for a possible new road/entrance into Saddle Creek.
MTUESD Board meeting in Copper 8-8-13
MARK TWAIN UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 8, 2013
Open Session 5:30 P.M.
Closed Session 5:35 P.M.
Open Session 6:30 P.M.
217 School Street
Copperopolis, CA 95228
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 8, 2013
Open Session 5:30 P.M.
Closed Session 5:35 P.M.
Open Session 6:30 P.M.
217 School Street
Copperopolis, CA 95228
Power Fire at 881 acres 32% contained
Location: 4 miles NW of Pinecrest, Calif.
Date Started: August 5, 2013
Stanislaus National Forest
Injuries: 2
Percent Contained: 32%
Cause: Under Investigation
Acres Burned: 881
Resources:
Hand crews 15 Engines 34
Helicopters 5
Water Tenders 8 Dozers 3
Total personnel assigned to fire: 447
Date Started: August 5, 2013
Stanislaus National Forest
Injuries: 2
Percent Contained: 32%
Cause: Under Investigation
Acres Burned: 881
Resources:
Hand crews 15 Engines 34
Helicopters 5
Water Tenders 8 Dozers 3
Total personnel assigned to fire: 447
Hazardous Weather Statement from National Weather Service - Possible Thunderstorms
8-8-13
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR INTERIOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AN UPPER LEVEL LOW IS EXPECTED TO BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS... MAINLY ALONG THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS. FREQUENT LIGHTNING STRIKES, GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS, AND HAIL WILL ALL BE POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS. SOME STORMS MAY CONTINUE OVERNIGHT TONIGHT. * RED FLAG WARNING...........SEE WWUS86 KSTO - RFWSTO FOR DETAILS * .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN... FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY THE POSSIBILITY OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. BY LATE SATURDAY...THE UPPER LEVEL LOW WILL BEGIN TO SHIFT NORTHWARD, ENDING THE THREAT OF THUNDERSTORMS.
CFPD Board meeting
COPPEROPOLIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
370 MAIN STREET
Copperopolis, CA 95228
209 785-2393 – FAX 209 785-2423
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 8, 2013
@ 6:30 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Director Maness, Director Marks,
Director Andress, Director Gouzenne, Director Andersen
CONCERNING PUBLIC COMMENT
Please Note: The Board of Directors offers the public to
speak to specific agenda items during the time the agenda item is discussed by
the Board. The Board also allows the opportunity for the public to speak on
non-agenda items during “public comments” prior to the conclusion of the
meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual and five minutes
for speakers representing an organization.
The Board may not make any decision related to non-agendized items until
the next Board meeting.
AGENDA
Pledge
of Allegiance
I.
Call To Order – Roll Call
II. Consent Calendar – Discussion/Action
1.
Minutes From July 11, 2013 Regular Meeting.
2.
Monthly Activity Reports
3. Correspondence: Thank
you letters from the Grillos and Cody
Families.
Thank you email from A. Nye and R. Regan
4. Financial
4.1 Monthly Report – June, 2013
4.2
Monthly Check Register – June, 2013
4.3 County
General Ledger Summary June, 2013
Tuesday night Hot Rods of Copper
The first Tuesday night of each month a group of Hot Rod owners and lovers gather at Primos Pizzeria to show off their Rods and chat with passer's by.
All Hot Rod owners welcome:)
All Hot Rod owners welcome:)
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Board of Supervisors 8-13-13 preliminary agenda
August 13, 2013
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
On the website, items with supporting documentation
may be linked for viewing.
CALAVERAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
CALAVERAS COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
891 Mountain Ranch Rd, San Andreas, California
In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special
assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk to the
Board of Supervisors at 209/754-6370 at least 48 hours prior to the start of
the meeting. Notification in advance
will allow reasonable arrangements to be made to ensure accessibility to this
meeting. Government Code §54954.2(a).
The
agenda packet and supporting documentation are available for public review in
the Clerk-Recorder’s Office, during regular business hours.
8:00 AM: Call
to Order
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
1. CLOSED
SESSION: Public Employee Appointment or Employment (Chief Probation
Officer), Pursuant to Government Code 54957; Human Resources.
2. CLOSED
SESSION; pursuant to Government. Code section 54957 . 6 , personnel matter :
conference with labor negotiator ( Director of Human Resources & Risk
Management) re: Service Employee's International Union-United Healthcare
Workers West, IHSS Providers, negotiations; Human Resources.
9:00 AM: Pledge
of Allegiance
Announcements
Countywide Fire Department Open House
The Fire Departments of Calaveras County will have an Open House on Saturday, October 5th
and you are invited. You can attend for tours, demonstrations and
information and have an opportunity to meet your community Firemen.
Copper Gazette iconic picture
Due to the high amount of emails regarding the iconic Copper Gazette photo we have reposted it to the main page.
And to dispel any rumors the Copper Gazette has not sold, it is still proudly owned and operated by me, Charity Maness.
If you would like to help keep the Gazette operating feel free to visit the donate button on the left side of the main page.
Thank you all for your support.
And to dispel any rumors the Copper Gazette has not sold, it is still proudly owned and operated by me, Charity Maness.
If you would like to help keep the Gazette operating feel free to visit the donate button on the left side of the main page.
Thank you all for your support.
Power fire 12% contained at 500 acres
Power Fire is near Beardsley Lake east of Hells Half Acre Rd. and parallel to Hwy 108.
During the day up canyon winds are typically 12 to 18 mph and change directions in the late afternoon to down canyon. Residence near Beardsley and in the lower elevation may notice a significant amount of smoke. At this moment the fire has consumed 500 acres and is 12% contained. The fire is burning upslope and up canyon. The steep terrain is difficult for fire fighters and their safety is our primary concern.
The fire started at the river and has been kept to the SE side of the canyon. The elevation change is 3800 ft. at the river and 6000 ft. at HWY 108. No closures. We ask that people be cautious and be aware that fire equipment will be in the area. Please drive slowly and be aware that heavy smoke could cause temporary road delays.
Resources include 12 hand crew, 7 helicopter, 10 engines, 3 dozer, 5 helitak, and7 fixed wing. The total personnel currently assigned to this fire is now 365.
There was an incident at 1000 yesterday morning where a 40 inch oak tree burned through a rotten core and fell onto and engine severely damaging the engine. No one was hurt as the crew was away from the engine laying out hose. A safety team will be looking into the incident, but it appears it was caused by the burn through and gravity.
During the day up canyon winds are typically 12 to 18 mph and change directions in the late afternoon to down canyon. Residence near Beardsley and in the lower elevation may notice a significant amount of smoke. At this moment the fire has consumed 500 acres and is 12% contained. The fire is burning upslope and up canyon. The steep terrain is difficult for fire fighters and their safety is our primary concern.
The fire started at the river and has been kept to the SE side of the canyon. The elevation change is 3800 ft. at the river and 6000 ft. at HWY 108. No closures. We ask that people be cautious and be aware that fire equipment will be in the area. Please drive slowly and be aware that heavy smoke could cause temporary road delays.
Resources include 12 hand crew, 7 helicopter, 10 engines, 3 dozer, 5 helitak, and7 fixed wing. The total personnel currently assigned to this fire is now 365.
There was an incident at 1000 yesterday morning where a 40 inch oak tree burned through a rotten core and fell onto and engine severely damaging the engine. No one was hurt as the crew was away from the engine laying out hose. A safety team will be looking into the incident, but it appears it was caused by the burn through and gravity.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Monday August 05th, 2013 approx. 06:00 AM |
| Location | Near Beardsley Reservoir east of Hells Half Acre Rd. |
| Incident Commander | Don Garwood |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 365 |
|---|---|
| Size | 500 acres |
| Percent Contained | 12% |
| Fuels Involved | Brush and Timber |
| Fire Behavior | Moderate growth |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue dozer lines on ridge tops, handcrews continue building lines out of the river canyon, protection of structure and infrastructure. |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | Highway 108 is open. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 3 to 7 mph W |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 84 degrees |
Last craft day of summer at the Copper Library
On August 7, 2013 some childen of Copperopolis enjoyed the last story and craft time of the summer at the Copper library.
They were read 'A House for Hermit Crab' by soon to be sixth grader Kendra and quickly went on to the craft session making sock puppets.
They were read 'A House for Hermit Crab' by soon to be sixth grader Kendra and quickly went on to the craft session making sock puppets.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Beautique Storewide sale!!!
BEAUTIQUE IS HAVING A STOREWIDE MOVING SALE....
30% OFF everything starting this Thursday 8/8. Come while the inventory lasts!
This is bittersweet for us at Beautique, however an opportunity has come before us. We have enjoyed the last 2 years in Town Square and thank all of our loyal customers for your support over the last two years. We will miss you all.
30% OFF everything starting this Thursday 8/8. Come while the inventory lasts!
This is bittersweet for us at Beautique, however an opportunity has come before us. We have enjoyed the last 2 years in Town Square and thank all of our loyal customers for your support over the last two years. We will miss you all.
Lake Tulloch Sewage Leak update - lake water sample to State lab for analysis - updated
According to Brian Moss Environmental Management Agency Administrator Director of Environmental Health/Air Pollution Control Officer:
"Staff investigated and confirmed that waste water was being released into Lake Tulloch from a compromised sewer lateral under the water on July 23, 2013. The residence were instructed to immediately cease pumping waste water into the compromised sewer lateral and have the holding tank pumped to prevent any further release of waste water into the lake.
Although
the lateral is no longer active, as a final action, staff sampled the
lake water to identify bacteria levels in the area of concern on August
5, 2013. This sample has been turned over to a State Certified
Laboratory for analyses."
Update 8-7-13 9:13 am:
According to Brian Moss no signs were posted in the area of question due to the waste water pump being deactivated and the "potential health hazard was immediately remediated on July 23, 2013."
Update 8-7-13 9:13 am:
According to Brian Moss no signs were posted in the area of question due to the waste water pump being deactivated and the "potential health hazard was immediately remediated on July 23, 2013."
Memorandum from Environmental Health re:sewage discharge into Lake Tulloch
MEMORANDUM___________________________________________________
TO: Merita Callaway, Chair
Calaveras County Board
of Supervisors
Dean Kelaita, M.D.
Calaveras County Health
Officer
FROM: Environmental Health Department
DATE: July 24, 2013
SUBJECT: Sewage Effluent Discharge Notification
This notice is being
released to inform you that a sewage spill occurred at Lake Tulloch on July 23,
2013. The spill was from a private residential sewer lateral that runs in the
lake for approximately 150 yards (installed in the 70’s). The spill occurred at 7430 O’Byrnes Ferry
Road and is from a residential pump station located at 7540 O’Byrnes Ferry Road
in Copperopolis. The spill is probably from a cracked sewer line that is
located 15 feet under water and the amount of raw sewage spilled is unknown at
this time. The pump has been shut off and the sewer holding tank is being
pumped on an as needed basis by a local septic company.
The agencies
involved or notified of this incident include the Calaveras County Water
District, TriDam, California State Warning Center, Calaveras County OES,
Environmental Health, County CUPA, California Department of Fish and Game,
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control,
California State Lands Commission, Costal Commission, State Park and Recreation
and Cal EPA.
Haze in Copper from Power fire in Tuolumne County
CAL FIRE is assisting the US Forest Service with a 100 acre wildfire
near Beardsley Lake, northeast of Sonora (Tuolumne County).
The Power Fire originated near the eastern edge of Beardsley Lake. The latest estimate from the Forest Service is that the fire is 275 acres.
The Power Fire originated near the eastern edge of Beardsley Lake. The latest estimate from the Forest Service is that the fire is 275 acres.
Twisted Oak Cave Looting Extravaganza!
The Cave Looting 2013!
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sat, Aug 10, 2013
Venue: Twisted Oak Winery in Vallecito
Contact: Us! 209-736-9080, tastingroom@twistedoak.com
Avast ye Scurvy Dogs!
Every year, around the second week of August, a strange sort of malady comes over the members of the Twisted Few. Perhaps a slight eye twitch, an sudden affinity for parrots, a tendency to walk as if on a peg leg, and the occasional "ARRRRRRRR!!" creeping into their speech...
Fortunately this is not a time for folk cures from some grizzled old sod in a back alley apothecary (or antibiotics for that matter)... rather, it's time for that annual barrel-sucking day of debauchery - the Cave Looting!
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sat, Aug 10, 2013
Venue: Twisted Oak Winery in Vallecito
Contact: Us! 209-736-9080, tastingroom@twistedoak.com
Avast ye Scurvy Dogs!
Every year, around the second week of August, a strange sort of malady comes over the members of the Twisted Few. Perhaps a slight eye twitch, an sudden affinity for parrots, a tendency to walk as if on a peg leg, and the occasional "ARRRRRRRR!!" creeping into their speech...Fortunately this is not a time for folk cures from some grizzled old sod in a back alley apothecary (or antibiotics for that matter)... rather, it's time for that annual barrel-sucking day of debauchery - the Cave Looting!
State Controller releases Stockton audits
SACRAMENTO – State Controller John Chiang today
released a series of audits focusing on the City of Stockton. The
Controller found significant weaknesses in the City's fiscal management practices and internal controls
which, if left unaddressed, will continue to invite wasteful spending
and abuse of public resources. The audits also found that the City
misused cash in its gas tax fund , and is unlawfully holding former redevelopment agency (RDA) assets .
"Stockton is not Bell – we found no evidence that corruption and self-dealing drove this city into insolvency," said Chiang. "Instead, many of Stockton’s problems can be tracked to poor decision-making that was not only ill-informed by weak accounting and fiscal management systems, but failed to heed downward-trending data that should have curbed spending and borrowing decisions."
"Stockton is not Bell – we found no evidence that corruption and self-dealing drove this city into insolvency," said Chiang. "Instead, many of Stockton’s problems can be tracked to poor decision-making that was not only ill-informed by weak accounting and fiscal management systems, but failed to heed downward-trending data that should have curbed spending and borrowing decisions."
Sewage Leak into Lake Tulloch - "situation quickly taken care of" updated
According to Supervisor Ponte a sewage leak "was detected on the O'Byrnes
Bridge (Calaveras) side of lake about 10-14 days ago. Various public
agencies were notified - Cal Cty, CCWD, Tri Dam, CA Water Board, etc.
The situation was quickly taken care of to avoid further spills,
signage was posted in area. Various agencies and property owner are now
working on long term solutions."
Update 9:31 am:
Response from Susan Larson Tri-Dam:
"Yes, a complaint was filed about a potential sewage spill involving a private line under the reservoir. Immediately receipt of the complaint, a joint inspection was filed with all responsible local agencies represented including the Calaveras County Water District, Calaveras County Environmental Management Agency, Calaveras County Building Department, Calaveras County Code Compliance and Tri-Dam. At the time of the inspection, the line was closed and is non-operational, upon order by the County and the onsite holding is being pumped and the waste is being transported to the treatment facility. Calaveras County then quickly issued a Notice of Violation and request for submittal of a corrective plan. Tri-Dam was notified, participated in these meetings and supports the County’s prompt response and action to protect reservoir waters."
Update 10:56:
The Copper Gazette has received information that another sewage leak from the same property occurred within the last 24 hours. We arrived on scene and found no signs posted. We are still awaiting responses from Brian Moss of Environmental Health and CCWD. We will update as information comes in.
Update 9:31 am:
Response from Susan Larson Tri-Dam:
"Yes, a complaint was filed about a potential sewage spill involving a private line under the reservoir. Immediately receipt of the complaint, a joint inspection was filed with all responsible local agencies represented including the Calaveras County Water District, Calaveras County Environmental Management Agency, Calaveras County Building Department, Calaveras County Code Compliance and Tri-Dam. At the time of the inspection, the line was closed and is non-operational, upon order by the County and the onsite holding is being pumped and the waste is being transported to the treatment facility. Calaveras County then quickly issued a Notice of Violation and request for submittal of a corrective plan. Tri-Dam was notified, participated in these meetings and supports the County’s prompt response and action to protect reservoir waters."
Update 10:56:
The Copper Gazette has received information that another sewage leak from the same property occurred within the last 24 hours. We arrived on scene and found no signs posted. We are still awaiting responses from Brian Moss of Environmental Health and CCWD. We will update as information comes in.
CDCR Responds to Supreme Court Denying a Stay
SACRAMENTO -
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Secretary
Jeff Beard made the following statement today in response to the U.S.
Supreme Court denying a stay of the Three-Judge Court order to continue
reducing the state’s prison population:
“While California’s stay request was denied today, the state will pursue its appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court so that the merits of the case can be considered without delay.”
“While California’s stay request was denied today, the state will pursue its appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court so that the merits of the case can be considered without delay.”
New Melones Fishing Report from Glory Hole Sports
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click here to view the post.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Amber Alert activation
Alert: AMBER Alert Activation
Hi Copper Gazette,
THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL’S EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
AND TACTICAL ALERT CENTER HAS ACTIVATED AN AMBER ALERT FOR THE SAN DIEGO
COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: SAN DIEGO AND
IMPERIAL.
A CHILD ABDUCTION OCCURRED ON AUGUST 3, 2013, AT 05:00 PM, IN THE CITY OF BOULEVARD, SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA. THE CHILDREN'S NAMES ARE HANNAH ANDERSON, A 16-YEAR-OLD WHITE FEMALE AND ETHAN ANDERSON, AN 8-YEAR-OLD WHITE MALE. THE SUSPECT IS JAMES LEE DIMAGGIO, 40 YEAR OLD WHITE MALE.
POSSIBLY DRIVING A 2013 BLUE NISSAN VERSA 4-DOOR, CA LICENSE PLATE NUMBER 6WCU986.
Instructions:
IF SEEN CONTACT SAN DIEGO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AT (858) 565-5200.
MTUESD Board meeting 8-8-13 in Copperopolis
MARK TWAIN UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 8, 2013
Open Session 5:30 P.M.
Closed Session 5:35 P.M.
Open Session 6:30 P.M.
217 School Street
Copperopolis, CA 95228
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 8, 2013
Open Session 5:30 P.M.
Closed Session 5:35 P.M.
Open Session 6:30 P.M.
217 School Street
Copperopolis, CA 95228
CFPD Board meeting 8-8-13
COPPEROPOLIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
370 MAIN STREET
Copperopolis, CA 95228
209 785-2393 – FAX 209 785-2423
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 8, 2013
@ 6:30 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Director Maness, Director Marks,
Director Andress, Director Gouzenne, Director Andersen
CONCERNING PUBLIC COMMENT
Please Note: The Board of Directors offers the public to
speak to specific agenda items during the time the agenda item is discussed by
the Board. The Board also allows the opportunity for the public to speak on
non-agenda items during “public comments” prior to the conclusion of the
meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual and five minutes
for speakers representing an organization.
The Board may not make any decision related to non-agendized items until
the next Board meeting.
AGENDA
Pledge
of Allegiance
I.
Call To Order – Roll Call
II. Consent Calendar – Discussion/Action
1.
Minutes From July 11, 2013 Regular Meeting.
2.
Monthly Activity Reports
3. Correspondence: Thank
you letters from the Grillos and Cody
Families.
Thank you email from A. Nye and R. Regan
4. Financial
4.1 Monthly Report – June, 2013
4.2
Monthly Check Register – June, 2013
4.3 County
General Ledger Summary June, 2013
CHP seeks reaccreditation - press release
CHP SEEKS REACCREDITATION
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is seeking to renew its
accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
(CALEA), three years after becoming the largest accredited law enforcement agency in the
nation.
“The California Highway Patrol’s participation in the accreditation process represents its strong
commitment to accountability and professionalism in public service,” said California State
Transportation Agency Secretary Brian Kelly.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is seeking to renew its
accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
(CALEA), three years after becoming the largest accredited law enforcement agency in the
nation.
“The California Highway Patrol’s participation in the accreditation process represents its strong
commitment to accountability and professionalism in public service,” said California State
Transportation Agency Secretary Brian Kelly.
Board of Supervisors 7-30-13 meeting video
To view the Board of Supervisors 7-30-13 meeting video CLICK HERE
Video of Calaveras Planning Commission meetings and Calaveras Board of Supervisor’s meetings graciously supplied by Calaveras Public Access TV and accessed through the Community Action Project.
Video of Calaveras Planning Commission meetings and Calaveras Board of Supervisor’s meetings graciously supplied by Calaveras Public Access TV and accessed through the Community Action Project.
Aspen Fire - at 20,617 acres - still having some slight haze effect in Copper
The Aspen Fire was discovered on Monday, July 22 burning on the
Sierra National Forest- High Sierra Ranger District. The fire is burning
around Stump Springs Road north of Aspen Springs.
Additional resources continue to arrive, assisting in fire suppression. Sierra National Forest initial suppression efforts, crews were able to keep the fire from burning into the Kaiser Wilderness. Firefighter and public safety remains the highest priority.
Additional resources continue to arrive, assisting in fire suppression. Sierra National Forest initial suppression efforts, crews were able to keep the fire from burning into the Kaiser Wilderness. Firefighter and public safety remains the highest priority.
Week in weather
- 8-5-13
- Today Sunny, with a high near 90. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
- Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
- Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the morning.
- Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
- Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the morning.
- Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
- Thursday Sunny, with a high near 82.
- Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
McClintock - Oversight Field Hearing on "Stopping Federal Land and Water Grabs: Protecting Property Rights from Washington, DC Edicts" (National Blueways Order)
Opening Statement
Chairman Tom McClintock
Subcommittee on Water and Power
Monday, July 29, 2013
West Plains, Missouri
Oversight Field Hearing on “Stopping Federal Land and Water Grabs: Protecting Property Rights from Washington, DC Edicts”
Chairman Tom McClintock
Subcommittee on Water and Power
Monday, July 29, 2013
West Plains, Missouri
Oversight Field Hearing on “Stopping Federal Land and Water Grabs: Protecting Property Rights from Washington, DC Edicts”
At
the request of Congressmen Jason Smith, Billie Long and Rick Crawford,
the Water and Power Subcommittee meets today in West Plains, Missouri to
hear first-hand of the dangers and potential impacts of the so-called
“National Blueways Order” of the Department of the Interior, and other
exclusionary federal land and water management policies.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Honor the Fallen 7-23-13 thru 7-27-13
Army Spc. Rob L. Nichols
Died July 23, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom
24, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.; died July 23 in Soltan Kheyl, Afghanistan, of wounds caused by an improvised explosive device. Also killed were Army 1st Lt. Jonam Russell, 25, of Cornville, Ariz., and Army Sgt. Stefan M. Smith, 24, of Glennville, Ga.
Army Sgt. Stefan M. Smith
Died July 23, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom
24, of Glennville, Ga.; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.; died July 23 in Soltan Kheyl, Afghanistan, of wounds caused by an improvised explosive device. Also killed were Army 1st Lt. Jonam Russell, 25, of Cornville, Ariz., and Army Spc. Rob L. Nichols, 24, of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Army 1st Lt. Jonam Russell
Died July 23, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom
25, of Cornville, Ariz.; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.; died July 23 in Soltan Kheyl, Afghanistan, of wounds caused by an improvised explosive device. Also killed were Army Sgt. Stefan M. Smith, 24, of Glennville, Ga., and Army Spc. Rob L. Nichols, 24, of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Army Spc. Caryn E. Nouv
Died July 27, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom
29, of Newport News, Va.; assigned to 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.; died July 27 in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds caused by an improvised explosive device and small-arms fire. Also killed was Army Sgt. Eric T. Lawson, 30, of Stockbridge, Ga.
Army Sgt. Eric T. Lawson
Died July 27, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom
30, of Stockbridge, Ga.; assigned to 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.; died July 27 in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds caused by an improvised explosive device and small-arms fire. Also killed was Army Spc. Caryn E. Nouv, 29, of Newport News, Va.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Friday, August 2, 2013
What do you want to see addressed in the Calaveras County General Plan?
Calaveras County Planning staff is currently drafting the goals, policies and implementation programs for the General Plan.
They are requesting your input, ideas and guidance. Please respond by August 18, 2013Please see here for the Planning Departments letter and form for responding: ADVISORY CALAVERAS COUNTY GENERAL PLAN
You may also contact Amy Augustine for more information or questions:
Augustine Planning Associates, Inc.
270 S. Barretta Street, Suite C/P.O. Box 3117,
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-7376, (209) 532-2652 fax
landplan@mlode.com
Weekend Weather
- 8-1-13
- Friday Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the morning.
- Friday Night Clear, with a low around 55. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 91.
- Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
The Compleat Wks of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) Murphys Creek Theater
Three guys, one dead playwright, and thirty-seven plays, all in under
two hours. The whole family will enjoy watching three talented actors,
armed with an outrageous assortment of outerwear and props, cram the
Bard’s entire canon of plays (and sonnets) into 90 minutes of
high-speed, over-the-top hilarity! This endearingly irreverent and
lightning-paced romp through the greatest plays of all time will have
you rolling with laughter and jumping out of your seats.
For show times and tickets visit http://murphyscreektheatre.org/home/
For show times and tickets visit http://murphyscreektheatre.org/home/
Live On! Suicide Prevention Walk-A-Thon
Angels Camp, CA... Live On ! Suicide Awareness and Prevention - Save The Date! Save A Life!
We’re Having Our 4th Annual Walk-A-Thon
Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 8am - Noon
Bret Harte High School Track ...
$25 Registration Fee or
FREE with $25 in Qualifying Sponsorships
The week of Sept 9-14th is the National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week.
We will be having guest speakers. DJ Dave's going to be donating his time and tunes for us too!
Come Out of the Darkness and Show Your Support. Come walk with us. (Pledge form attached)
Help us to break the stigma and end the silence of suicide. Depression is treatable.
We are desperately in need of volunteers to assist prior to the event and day of the event. No experience necessary, just the desire to help a few women raise the awareness and prevention of suicide. We couldn’t do it without you. We are in need of some able bodies to help set-up and dismantle, sell raffle tickets, sponsors to help fund or donate products (water, energy bars, breakfast items, etc), raffle prizes, etc. Tax deductible! (Donation form attached.) We will be out and about pounding the pavement to collect donations. Please call, e-mail or text any one of us:
Kim Molina 559-6648 or missmtnlady1@hotmail.com, Gaye Brown 559-7259 or glbrown11crew@yahoo.com, or
Dana Milgrim 728-1900 (bus) 768-2247 (cell) or sacamain@comcast.net or Gloria Reis (209) 263-2264
We thank you in advance for helping us save lives!
We’re Having Our 4th Annual Walk-A-Thon
Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 8am - Noon
Bret Harte High School Track ...
$25 Registration Fee or
FREE with $25 in Qualifying Sponsorships
The week of Sept 9-14th is the National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week.
We will be having guest speakers. DJ Dave's going to be donating his time and tunes for us too!
Come Out of the Darkness and Show Your Support. Come walk with us. (Pledge form attached)
Help us to break the stigma and end the silence of suicide. Depression is treatable.
We are desperately in need of volunteers to assist prior to the event and day of the event. No experience necessary, just the desire to help a few women raise the awareness and prevention of suicide. We couldn’t do it without you. We are in need of some able bodies to help set-up and dismantle, sell raffle tickets, sponsors to help fund or donate products (water, energy bars, breakfast items, etc), raffle prizes, etc. Tax deductible! (Donation form attached.) We will be out and about pounding the pavement to collect donations. Please call, e-mail or text any one of us:
Kim Molina 559-6648 or missmtnlady1@hotmail.com, Gaye Brown 559-7259 or glbrown11crew@yahoo.com, or
Dana Milgrim 728-1900 (bus) 768-2247 (cell) or sacamain@comcast.net or Gloria Reis (209) 263-2264
We thank you in advance for helping us save lives!
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