California CountsCalaveras County Copes With Change After Influx of New Marijuana GrowersNovember 3, 2016 | Julia MitricPeople have grown marijuana quietly in Calaveras County for decades. But after the Butte fire word got out that Calaveras was the place to grow. Now long-time residents say a “green rush" fueled by outsiders is hurting their county. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sheriff: Airport Hangars Used To Process Pot In CaliforniaOctober 30, 2016(AP) - Authorities in a rural Northern California county say more charges are possible after sheriff's deputies raided old airport hangars that were being used for an illegal marijuana processing operation.
New Smoking Ordinance For Angels Camp ResidentsSeptember 26, 2016 | Rich IbarraThe City of Angels Camp in Calaveras County is considering a new ordinance that would make it difficult for smokers to light up almost anywhere in town. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Two Fires Continue To Burn In Calaveras CountyJuly 12, 2016UPDATE, July 13, 9:30 a.m.: The Pacheco Fire south of Valley Springs in Calaveras County is now 341 acres and is 20 percent contained. Meanwhile, the Stagecoach Fire is 35 acres and is 75 percent contained.
Calaveras County May Seek Ban On Marijuana GrowsApril 27, 2016 | Rich IbarraCalaveras County has seen a growing rush to buy land as marijuana growers seek new sites for cultivation but the county may seek to ban most marijuana grows. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Measles Scare Spreads To Amador, Calaveras CountiesApril 6, 2016 | Steve MilneCalaveras and Amador county health officials say they're working to ensure no local people were infected with measles after a Nevada County child diagnosed with the disease traveled through the area. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Homeowners Who Lost Everything In Butte Fire Starting To RebuildFebruary 18, 2016 | Rich IbarraMany of the families who lost homes are now living on the land in trailers or tents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Doctors Studying High Thyroid Cancer Rates In Gold CountryFebruary 16, 2016 | Steve MilneResearchers say some foothill communities in the Sacramento region have rates of advanced thyroid cancer well above the national average. They’re looking at possible environmental links. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calaveras County Celebrating “Kindness Week”February 11, 2016 | Rich IbarraPeople in Calaveras County are being nicer than usual this week as the county is officially celebrating "Kindness Week." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFEMA: El Niño Increases Flooding, Landslide Risk In CaliforniaDecember 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceA federal agency released plans Wednesday to manage the potential problems from El Niño in California, such as flooding and landslides. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
