The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office took part in holiday events over the past weekend. At the 43rd Annual Angels Camp Christmas Parade, Sheriff Rachelle Whiting drove the OHV vehicle. The Marine Patrol Division and a BearCat Rescue Vehicle were present, and the Sheriff’s Volunteer Division managed traffic. Officers also monitored a person dressed as the Grinch during the parade, as reported by the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office.
The 33rd Annual Valley Springs Christmas Parade, hosted by the Valley Springs Area Business Association, featured law enforcement participation with the Marine Patrol Division and Rescue Vehicle to ensure safety. Sheriff Whiting served as a guest judge, bringing "extra holiday spirit" to the parade entries, as stated by the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office.
In collaboration with the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Calaveras County, the Sheriff's Office hosted a holiday event with Santa Claus, crafts, hot cocoa, and free Christmas trees for local families, according to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office on their Facebook page. Sheriff Whiting said, "It was a wonderful weekend connecting with our community at these special events. Seeing the smiles on children's faces and sharing the holiday spirit with families across Calaveras County was truly heartwarming."
