Repairs Close Sections of Cottonwood Road Through Dec. 15

Repairs Close Sections of Cottonwood Road Through Dec. 15

Tuolumne, CA, Major reconstruction began today on 11 sites along Cottonwood Road (Forest Route 1N04) on the Stanislaus National Forest. The road was severely damaged by winter storms in 2016-2017 and was reopened to the public after the Forest Service made temporary repairs in July. The road was approved for funding assistance from the Federal […]

Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Burn Permit Suspension Lifted

Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Burn Permit Suspension Lifted

San Andreas, CA…Effective Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 8:00 AM the burn permit suspension in Tuolumne, Calaveras, eastern Stanislaus and eastern San Joaquin counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Chief Josh White is formally cancelling the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through November 28th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through November 28th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Make Your Whole Family Happy for the Holidays with a Great Deal From Sonora Ford

Make Your Whole Family Happy for the Holidays with a Great Deal From Sonora Ford

Sonora, CA…We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers’ needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! Sonora Ford 13254 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370 Sales: (888) 482-7455 Service: (888) 712-8047 Parts: (888) […]

Winter is Here, at Least for the Next Few Days.

Winter is Here, at Least for the Next Few Days.

Arnold, CA…Winter has arrived along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada according to the National Weather Service. Today Rain at lower elevations…and rain and snow at higher elevations. Highs 35 to 50 higher elevations…44 to 59 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…3 to 5 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6500 feet increasing to above […]

The Outhouse Collection Holiday Open House Benefit for Arnold Angels

The Outhouse Collection Holiday Open House Benefit for Arnold Angels

The Outhouse Collection Holiday Open House Benefit for Arnold Angels Come celebrate the season! Sunday November 19th 4pm-7pm Join us for wine and goodies and gifts Raffle prizes Free pair of snoozie slippers with any donation to Arnold Angels 10% of sales will be donated to Arnold Angels 925 Highway 4, Arnold CA (209) 795-2994

Rabobank Renews Holiday drive for Toys for Tots in Angels Camp

Rabobank Renews Holiday drive for Toys for Tots in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Once again, Rabobank N.A. is teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program to help ensure that children in need receive a gift this holiday season. Now through Dec. 15, community members can donate new, unwrapped toys at Rabobank’s Angels Camp branch, 501 South Main St. The toys will […]

Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision on Hwy 88 in Pioneer Area

Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision in front of the Payless Supermarket. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00301 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Meadow Vista Dr Loc Desc: IFO IGA PAYLESS GROCERY STORE Lat/Lon: 38.443696 -120.534267 Close Detail Information 6:48 PM 5 [7] B94-002 RDWY CLR 6:26 PM 4 […]

The “Mokelumne Express” is Name Chosen for Bear Valley’s New High Speed Six Seat Chair

The “Mokelumne Express” is Name Chosen for Bear Valley’s New High Speed Six Seat Chair

Bear Valley, CA…From Bear Valley’s website…”The name of the new high speed chair is the Mokelumne “Moke” Express! There were 40+ entries with this name and each entry will receive an unrestricted lift ticket for the 17/18 season. In addition, from this group we will hold a drawing for 6 season passes on Nov 22, […]

Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated in Mokelumne Hill

Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated in Mokelumne Hill

Mokelumne Hill, CA…On 11/13/2017 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies served a search warrant for an illegal indoor marijuana grow operation at a residence in the 8000 block of Hwy 49, Mokelumne Hill. After securing the scene, Sheriff’s deputies located 1506 marijuana plants, 12.59 pounds of processed marijuana packed in individual plastic bags and a scale. […]

Murphys Open House, December 1, 2017, 5-8 pm Presented by the Murphys Business Association

Murphys Open House, December 1, 2017, 5-8 pm Presented by the Murphys Business Association

Murphys, CA…Every year on the first Friday in December, Murphys celebrates the start of the holiday season with a community Open House from 5 to 8 pm on Historic Main Street. Admission is free, the streets are closed to traffic and we are ready to celebrate the winter holidays. Chestnuts will be roasting, carolers will […]

David V. Radford Jr. Attorney at Law 209.681.6471

David V. Radford Jr. Attorney at Law 209.681.6471

Angels Camp, CA…I’m an experienced trial attorney specializing in Family Law, Wills, Trusts and Estates, and Personal Injury. I have 27 years experience as an attorney. I spent the past ten years as a prosecutor for the Tuolumne County District Attorney’s Office, the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office and the California District Attorneys Association. I […]

Calaveras Big Trees State Park to Begin Prescribed Burning Program this Week

Calaveras Big Trees State Park to Begin Prescribed Burning Program this Week

Arnold, Calif. – Weather permitting, Calaveras Big Trees State Park will begin its annual fall prescribed burning program this week of November 13. The park has been conducting prescribed burns since 1976. The overall goal of prescribed burning is to mimic the natural role that fire plays in the ecosystem. Fire reduces harmful forest insects, […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Tree Near Hwy 26 & Hart Ct.

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Tree Near Hwy 26 & Hart Ct.

West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs tree collision near Hwy 26 & Hart Ct. in the West Point area. The vehicle is also smoking… Incident: 00235 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Hart Ct Loc Desc: 26/TOLOMA Lat/Lon: 38.404189 -120.527975 Close Detail Information 4:18 PM 2 [3] VEH NOW SMOKING 4:18 PM […]

Jamestown Resident Arrested for Brandishing a Knife

Jamestown Resident Arrested for Brandishing a Knife

Angels Camp, CA…On November 11, 2017 at approximately 11:25 PM, officers from the Angels Camp Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of Stanislaus Avenue for a report of a male brandishing a knife. Witnesses advised that 20 year old Jamestown resident, J.Carroll Troche, violated an existing retraining order when he entered the home […]

Suspect Attempts to Stab Deputy During Domestic Violence Incident

Suspect Attempts to Stab Deputy During Domestic Violence Incident

Wallace, CA…On 11-10-17 at approx. 9:25pm Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Cottontail Lane in Wallace. The reporting party who called dispatch stated a male subject at that location was intoxicated, armed with a knife, and possibly suicidal. Upon deputies’ arrival an argument was […]

Now Open …The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Now Open …The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Murphys, CA…Enjoy extraordinary library wines with artisan cheese plates for two. Sit-down flight style tasting of the best selections from the Lavender Ridge Cellar. Through the big iron door in the back. Saturday only, reservations recommended. Large Party Reservations Parties of 7 or more, must make reservations for Saturday tasting in advance. Reservations are secured […]

Hwy 108 DUI Head On Collision Sends Four To Hospital & One To Jail

Hwy 108 DUI Head On Collision Sends Four To Hospital & One To Jail

Sonora, CA…On Sunday, November 12, 2017, at approximately 4:12 am, 36 year old Salinas resident, Roberto Martinez Lira, was driving a 2004 Cadillac Escalade eastbound on State Route 108 through Washington Street. At this time, 43 year old Sonora resident, Alonso Solis Tolentino was driving a 2002 Toyota Rav4 westbound on State Route 108 approaching […]

Nancy M. Bettger 1921 – 2017

Nancy M. Bettger 1921 – 2017

Altaville, CA…Nancy M. Bettger entered into rest on November 8, 2017 in Sonora, California at the age of 96 surrounded by her family. She was born in Boston, MA on April 7, 1921 to Guiseppe Di’Mare and Francesca Palumbo. She was married to Miles Bettger in 1942. In 1947 they made there home in Altaville, […]

West Nile Virus Detected in Copperopolis

West Nile Virus Detected in Copperopolis

Copperopolis, CA…West Nile Virus has been detected in the Copperopolis area of Calaveras County. On 10/4/12 Calaveras County Public Health Division received confirmation of the first detection of West Nile Virus for 2017 in a chicken from Copperopolis. The chicken is part of a flock of “sentinel chickens” that are part of a surveillance program […]

Sonora Rolls On With Win Over Highlands, Calaveras & Summerville’s Campaigns End

Sonora Rolls On With Win Over Highlands, Calaveras & Summerville’s Campaigns End

San Andreas, CA…In the Mother Lode League Football Playoff action over the weekend Calaveras and Summerville’s seasons ended with Calaveras dropping their game against Ripon 28 -13 and Summerville ended up being rolled by Hilmar 47 -3. Contrats to all the local teams for a great season and Sonora will take on Colfax on November […]

Public Notice Auditor-Controller Qualifications

Public Notice Auditor-Controller Qualifications

San Andreas, CA…PUBLIC NOTICE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER QUALIFICATIONS At their meeting held on October 24, 2017, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors approved the summary publication of an ordinance to be considered at the November 14, 2017 meeting. Section 2.24.010 – Auditor – Qualifications allowed by statute A. Qualifications of Office: No person shall hereafter be elected […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2017-075 ZA FOR MARK BOLGER: This application proposes to re-zone 118.1 acres of land in Calaveras County from U (Unclassified) to A1 (General Agriculture). The two contiguous parcels are located at 4629 […]