Calaveras County Parks & Recreation Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sierra Jobs First Opens Public Review Period for Strategic Plan
Aug. 5 Through Aug. 9, 2024

July 24, 2024 - (TRUCKEE, Calif.) Sierra Jobs First, a regional collaborative representing the voice of seven counties in the eastern Sierra during the statewide California Jobs First planning process, will release a draft of the Strategic Plan for public review and feedback Aug. 5. This Strategic Plan will be delivered to the governor’s office Aug. 29 and will help determine what projects are funded by this state initiative. The draft will be available for public comment through Aug. 9 at sierrajobsfirst.org/strategic-plan.

The Strategic Plan consists of comprehensive regional research used to inform the proposed strategies and tactics and is the product of countless hours of thoughtful conversation with community members, industry leaders, representatives from disinvested populations and stakeholders across Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono and Tuolumne counties. The strategies and tactics included in the plan were honed through more than 450 public comments collected during a similar public comment period in June and July that resulted in valuable feedback that was woven in to create a strategic plan that is truly representative of the Sierra region and its most vital concerns, including Housing and Placemaking, Workforce Development, Social and Physical Infrastructure, Clean Energy, Sustainable Recreation and Tourism, Agriculture and Working Lands, and more.

“California Jobs First is a community-led initiative, and the Sierra Jobs First Collaborative is committed to accurately representing all the voices in our region. The first public review period on the proposed strategies was a vital step, and we look forward to similar essential feedback on the full Strategic Plan draft as we move closer to our Aug. 29 deadline for delivering the plan to Sacramento,” said Erika Harvey, program director, Sierra Jobs First. “We are grateful in advance for the public feedback that will help us create a more equitable and prosperous future for our region.”

Following the close of the public review period on Aug. 9, all feedback will be reviewed and incorporated as appropriate into the final Strategic Plan, which will be voted on by the Sierra Jobs First Governing Council Aug. 23 and delivered to Sacramento Aug. 29.

To receive updates on this essential milestone, or to get involved in Sierra Jobs First, sign up for the newsletter at https://sierrajobsfirst.org/get-involved/

About Sierra Jobs First: Sierra Jobs First is a regional initiative working towards high-quality job growth, climate resilience, and economic prosperity in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono and Tuolumne counties. This region is one of 13 collaboratives across the state that was formed through California Jobs First (formerly the Community Economic Resilience Fund), a $600 million fund that will create high-quality, broadly accessible jobs for all Californians. This project is facilitated by staff at Sierra Business Council, a 501c3 nonprofit that serves the region.

Get Involved – Sierra Jobs First There are many ways to get involved with this project, and if you are interested in being a part of this effort, we would love to hear from you!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2024

Campo Seco Roads
Road Closures for Road Rehabilitation Projects
7/9/24 - 7/25/24 (Monday thru Thursday)
6:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Please be advised that there will be traffic delays and a full road closure from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm on several roads in the Campo Seco area from Tuesday, July 9, 2024 through Thursday, July 25, 2024 as follows:
• Partial Road Closure - Campo Seco Road (Watertown Road to Chile Camp Road) from 7/9/24 to 7/25/24
• Partial Road Closure - Chile Camp Road (Campo Seco Road to Camanche Parkway South) from 7/9/24 to 7/25/24
• Penn Mine Road (from Campo Seco Road to 4542 Penn Mine Road)
o Partial road closure - traffic delays from 7/9/24 to 7/18/24
o Full road closure - long traffic delays 7/22/24 to 7/25/24
During construction operations, there will be limited access, so please use designated detour routes whenever possible. We ask that you follow all instructions provided by on site personnel to ensure everyone’s safety.
If you have any questions or need to report urgent road related issues, please call Calaveras County Public Works Department at (209) 754-6401, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm).
After regular business hours please contact the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office at (209) 754-6500 (non-emergency phone number).

Cooling Center information for the week of 7/8-7/12:

The San Andreas Library will be open from Monday, July 8th through Friday, July 12th from 10AM-8PM

SAN ANDREAS: San Andreas Library, 1299 Gold Hunter Road
(Pets allowed but will be placed in a separate, nearby area)

For help with transportation call Calaveras Connect Dial-A-Ride (209) 754-4450. Call by 3PM the day before.

For more places to beat the heat, check your local library branch https://library.calaverasgov.us/Locations-Hours or visit other public spaces during their normal hours of operation.

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services
Calaveras County Public Health

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Severe Weather Emergency and Transportation Services (SWEATS) has been activated by ATCAA for the tri-county area due to the excessive heat forecast.

The California Department of Community Services and Development has declared a state of emergency due to weather forecasts indicating excessive heat across much of California and has activated SWEATS. This program serves Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne County residents.

This program is effective Wednesday, July 3rd - Wednesday, July 10th. Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) may provide:
• utility assistance
• temporary housing
• transportation services
• temporary cooling and power appliances
• other personal tangible items

To apply or inquire further, call ATCAA:
• Amador + Calaveras County residents - (209) 223-1485
• Tuolumne County residents - (209) 533- 1397

You can also learn more about SWEATS at

SWEATS | ATCAA CalHHS has developed an Emergency Resource Guide. This guide outlines a variety of resources and also includes a Universal Wellness Checks Questionnaire, Individual Disaster Preparedness Tips, and Disaster Supplies Kit Checklist. You can check this resource out in English and Spanish in the links be...

UPDATED: List of Cooling Centers

Cooling Centers will be open from Tuesday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 7th from 10AM-8PM (unless otherwise specified):

Angels Camp: Angels Camp Library, 358 N. Main Street, 10AM-4PM Tues-Sun

Copperopolis: Copper Library, Lake Tulloch Plaza, 3505 Spangler Lane, Suite 106

Mokelumne Hill: Mokelumne Hill Library, 8328 Main Street

San Andreas: San Andreas Library, 1299 Gold Hunter Road

Valley Springs: Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Daphne Street (Pets allowed but will be placed in a separate, nearby area)

For assistance with transportation call Calaveras Connect Dial-A-Ride (209) 754-4450. Call by 3PM the day before.

Be sure to drink plenty of water, stay cool by staying indoors, don't leave pets or kids in cars, wear light clothing and sunscreen, and call 911 in an emergency.

Calaveras County Public Health
Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services

Mini-Grants Now Available through First 5 Calaveras and Prevent Child Abuse Calaveras First 5 Calaveras and Prevent Child Abuse Calaveras (PCAC) are pleased to announce the availability of $12,500 for community mini-grants. Individuals, public agencies, and private organizations in need of funding to improve the lives of children in Calaveras are encouraged to apply. The application period begins Friday, July 5, 2024 and will end on Friday, August 16, 2024.
The grants will be awarded for short-term community-based projects that must be completed by May 23, 2025. Available grant funding is intended for local libraries (up to $500 each), playgroups for children up to 5 years old (up to $2,000 each), no-cost community events for children (up to $1,000 each), and other community projects supporting children up to 18 years old and their parents/caregivers (up to $500 total).
Approved awards will be announced the week of September 9th, and will continue to be granted until the budgeted mini-grant funds are depleted.
The application will For the application and more information visit our website: https://first5.calaverasgov.us/Programs-Mini-Grants
or contact Amy Eaves at: [email protected] or 209-754-6914. Please share!

Programs & Mini-Grants Strengthening Calaveras families: partnerships, support, and programs that improve family functioning, early childhood development, and health for children.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 01, 2024

Clean California Monument and Wayfinding Project
Construction beginning on 7/8/24

Calaveras County, in partnership with Caltrans and the City of Angels Camp, intends to begin construction on the Clean California Gateway Monument and Wayfinding Project on July 8, 2024. The Project is estimated to be conducted over 70 working days.

This Project is funded entirely by the State of California through the Clean California Program. In 2022 and 2023, Department of Public Works and Caltrans staff held a series of workshops, listening sessions, and solicited on-line input to develop the monuments and the icons that represent the distinct communities within our county.

Gateway Monuments will be installed on State Highways in Angels Camp (SR4, SR49), and throughout the county in Arnold (SR4), Copperopolis (SR4), Mokelumne Hill (SR49), San Andreas (SR49) and Valley Springs (SR12, SR26). Wayfinding signs will be installed in Angels Camp, Murphys and San Andreas.

The goal of this Project is to provide gateway markers and wayfinding signs that are distinct to each community yet provide some uniformity that ties the community together as Calaveras County. These wayfinding signs and gateway markers will further direct travelers to destinations off the state highway system.

All work is expected to take place out of the travel path and no lane closures are expected. We remind the motoring public to slow for the cone zone when workers are present.

If you have any questions or need to report urgent road related issues, please call Calaveras County Public Works Department at (209) 754-6401, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm).

After regular business hours please contact the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office at (209) 754-6500 (non-emergency phone number).

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Moke Hill pickleball courts completed; ribbon-cutting ceremony postponed - Calaveras Enterprise The Mokelumne Hill Veterans Memorial District’s plan to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 22 to celebrate the opening of their new pickleball courts in Mokelumne Hill has been postponed. Thomas Ringlein, chair of this veterans’ organization, told the Enterprise that the district p...

CAL FIRE TCU will be completing a hazardous fuel reduction burn near the intersection of Highway 49 and Pool Station Road adjacent to the community of San Andreas in Calaveras County on June 26 & 27, 2024.

Advisory: AERO FIRE RE-POPULATION - Cal Fire News Release

Dear Nixle User,
AERO FIRE REPOPULATION

CALAVERAS COUNTY
Evacuation Warnings: All Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for Calaveras County Evacuation Orders: CCU – 147-C, CCU – 152-B, CCU – 153-B, CCU -168-B Road Closures: Pyle Rd at O’ Byrnes Ferry Rd, Rock Creek at Highway 4, Britchen Dr at the
fire perimeter line, Rock Creek at the fire perimeter line.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY
All Evacuation Warnings and Evacuation Orders have been lifted.
Public safety crews will have a strong presence in the repopulated and evacuated areas for the next several days to ensure the protection of our residents and their property.

We will continue to monitor the active fire areas, as well as those areas remaining closed due to critical infrastructure concerns or safety hazards. Be aware there may be traffic flow interruptions due to fire crews and utility workers still operating in the area and PG&E is working diligently to restore power to the affected areas.
Coming home after a wildfire can be difficult. When a wildfire burns through an evacuated area, we take many things into consideration before allowing residents to return. Trees, brush, power lines and utility poles may have become weakened by the fire, and they need to be cleared. Crews continue to check for gas leaks, as well as any burning hazardous material that may need attention prior to allowing residents to return.

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We are recruiting for a Parks & Recreation Commissioner representing Supervisorial District 5 (Rancho Calaveras area). Commissioners advise the Board of Supervisors and assist the County Administrative Office in the formation of policy, planning, development and operations of the County’s parks and recreation systems. The Commission holds regular meetings, that are open and public, on the third Thursday of each month at 9:00 AM in the San Andreas Main Library. The Commission works closely with Calaveras County to develop and promote recreational opportunities throughout the County. If you are interested, please contact the Clerk of the Board Office at 209-754-6316 or visit the County’s Boards & Commissions website at:

Accela Meeting Portal The Commission shall advise the Board of Supervisors and assist the County Administrative Office in the formation of policy, planning, development and operations of the County’s park and recreation system.

Family Vacation Under the Stars: Camping in Calaveras County - GoCalaveras.com Calaveras County has got some incredible camping spots. Here are some places we think are worthy of a great outdoors family vacation (sleeping under the stars style).

The Creators Hub will be hosting Manuel Crosby a local homegrown filmmaker this Saturday from 10am - 11:30am at the Calaveras Community TV studio. Make sure to RSVP by calling 209-754-4021.

I am very happy to share the Proclamation the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted today designating May as Small Business Month and honoring our local small businesses!

Exciting news!!!

April 2024 Utica Park Update April 2024 Utica Park Newsletter Design Update Design Update After months of carrying out geotechnical surveys, which involved using ground penetrating radar, trenching, and boring, we have finally re

There is less than a week to get your opinions heard on the Calaveras County Parks Master Plan. Please take the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/calaveraspmp and please share with your family and friends.

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Local Job Opportunity

CCWD is looking for the next member of our management team. The External Affairs Manager is responsible for the management of CCWD's public outreach and community involvement programs, assists with legislative efforts, and the pursuit, development, and administration of grants.

Use the below link to view details or apply.
https://ccwd.org/about-us/human-resources/job-openings/

CONGRATULATIONS🎉 for this accomplishment! This takes a lot of dedicated individuals who may not be known or recognized behind the scenes keeping things moving. GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT and can’t wait to see the improvements!

Angels Camp receives $3M for park improvements The City of Angels Camp will receive the Rural Recreation and Tourism Grant Award for $3 million from the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES !!!! OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE NOW !!! District #1 & District #3 are both in need of experienced, recreational participants who love the County of Calaveras and all of the AMAZING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES that can be found here in our parks, museums, bike trails, waterways, hiking trails, soccer/baseball/softball fields. We are working on bringing off road small engine trails/track, improving play structures at our parks, improving fencing, water systems and ADA pathways, identifying access to waterways etc. We need others on the committee that that want to see this County flourish - find different ways to fund these projects AND CONTINUE WORKING on the Board of Supervisors to design a Director for Parks & Recreation so that we have a point person within our County Government to collaborate with other departments and provide a voice for Calaveras County's #1 Economic Driver - PARKS & RECREATION!!!!

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!!
http://calaverascountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board/Vacant

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A HUGE thank you to Nelson's Columbia Candy Kitchen for making and donating 2,000 eggs for the annual Columbia Victorian Easter Celebration Egg Hunts on Sunday, April 17! ❤️

MARCH 20, 2022 - RIDE OR WALK4ART ....Starting at Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Park, you have the opportunity to ride or walk for a GREAT CAUSE and learn all about the different recreational walking paths and bike trails that run throughout our beautiful Calaveras County! The event requires registration which can be found on the website attached. LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ENJOYING THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF CALAVERAS COUNTY & COMMITTING TO YOUR WELLBEING & HEALTH FOR 2022!!!!!!
https://www.rideandwalk4art.com
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Calaveras County Ride & Walk4Art California Bicycle Tour of Calaveras County in March 2018

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR - May you be blessed in 2022 with many hiking trips, canoeing, fishing, biking trails, wine tasting, olive & oil tasting, fresh produce, the smell of clean forests, soccer/baseball/football games and many memories made in the Land of Natural Resources, Parks & the best ever Recreational activities from your Calaveras County Parks & Recreation Commission 🎄💞

GRANTS AVAILABLE -- PREPARE YOUR PROJECTS FOR SUBMISSION!!!! The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has released $750M in grant funds from the American Rescue Plan to support travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation. THE GRSANTS ARE DUE MARCH 22, 2022 so there is plenty of time to coordinate this effort!!!! DISCUSS YOUR IDEAS with your local Park & Recreation District !
https://eda.gov/files/arpa/one-pagers/EDA_ARPA_Travel-One-Pager.pdf

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Fall is coming to Columbia! With the clear, smoke free skies and cooler temperatures the leaves have started turning and it is a beautiful time to visit the park. Hope to see you soon!