Washington, DC…The House Judiciary Committee today passed Congressman Tom McClintock’s H.R. 7640, the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act. The bill asserts federal supremacy over enforcement of immigration law by pre-empting so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions from interfering with local enforcement of immigration law. It allows local jurisdictions in “sanctuary” states to work directly with federal law enforcement […]
Mokelumne Hill Fire Protection District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Fire Chief Bryan Santos who will take over this spring when Chief Dell’Orto retires. Chief Santos has been a firefighter since 1980, a paramedic since 2003 and worked at San Andreas Fire for 26 years. He leaves his […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón, and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas issued the following joint statement in response to continued threats by President Trump and his administration to interfere with elections in California: “As President Trump escalates his politically motivated assault on California’s safe and secure elections, we will not stand […]
San Andreas, CA…On February 18th, 2026, Calaveras Sheriff Rachelle Whiting met with members of the California Valley Miwok Tribal Council at the Sheriff’s Office headquarters in San Andreas. Council Chairwoman Antoinette Del Rio scheduled the meeting to review the tribe’s history, discuss cultural resources, and strengthen positive relations with the Sheriff’s Office and Native community […]
Jackson, CA…Last September Calaveras Sheriff Rachelle Whiting was a guest speaker at the Son’s In Retirement group luncheon at the Blue Lake Springs Homeowner’s Association Snowflake Lodge in Arnold. What was scheduled as an informative speech turned into thought-provoking interactions with remarkable members of our community. So, when the Amador Branch 96 SIR group asked […]
Washington, DC…”There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER! After that, and the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever […]
Murphys, CA…Garry G. Petts, a long-time resident of Murphys, California, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026. Born in August 1940, he lived in Murphys for over 70 years and was a well-known figure in the local logging and excavation industry for more than five decades, frequently operating his own business. He Attended Calaveras […]
Notre Dame, Indiana…Knute Kenneth Rockne March 4, 1888 – March 31, 1931, Football player and coach at the University of Notre Dame. The secret is to work less as individuals and more as a team. As a coach, I play not my eleven best, but my best eleven. Most men, when they think they are […]
Roseville, CA…This week I’ll be filing papers to run in California’s newly drawn 6th Congressional District. It’s true that I was fully prepared to run in the new 5th, having tested the waters and with polls showing a favorable outlook in a “safe” district. But doing what’s easy and what’s right are often not the […]
Washington, DC…”I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026. The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the […]
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte Boys Basketball beat Enterprise High School 57-47 last night in Redding in the first round of the CIF State Boys Basketball Championships. Next, the Bullfrogs will travel to Burlingame High School, tomorrow Thursday, March 05 for round two of CIF State Boys Basketball Division IV Championships. Game time is 7:00 PM. […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad March 4 ~ March 10! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store!Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, […]
Orlando, FL…Louis Leo Holtz, January 6, 1937 – March 4, 2026. Football Head Coach and television analyst. “Never tell your problems to anyone…20% don’t care and the other 80% are glad you have them.” ― Lou Holtz “Life is 10 percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” ― Lou […]
Valley Springs, CA…Mrs. Mary Virginia Holm March 15, 1938 ~ March 2, 2026 (age 87). Mary Virginia Holm, 87, passed away on March 02, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
Murphys, CA…Lynne F. Brocchini September 18, 1939 ~ February 25, 2026 (age 86). An obituary is not available at this time for Lynne F. Brocchini. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lynne F. Brocchini, please visit our floral store.
Murphys, CA…Robert J. Bliss August 24, 1942 ~ February 24, 2026 (age 83). An obituary is not available at this time for Robert J. Bliss. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert J. Bliss, please visit our floral store.
Hughson, CA…Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ferrari February 24, 1960 ~ February 23, 2026 (age 65). Mary Elizabeth Ferrari, 65, passed away on February 23, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Angels Memorial Chapel, 1071 S Main Street PO Box 944 Angels Camp, CA 95222, (209) 736-4552. To send flowers to the family […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Mrs. Judy Leatherman October 18, 1949 ~ February 23, 2026 (age 76). Judy Leatherman, 76, passed away on February 23, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
Murphys, CA…Darrol Van Auker March 7, 1931 ~ February 19, 2026 (age 94). An obituary is not available at this time for Darrol Van Auker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Darrol Van Auker, please visit our floral store.
San Andreas, CA…Shirley Koppi October 26, 1934 ~ February 13, 2026 (age 91). Shirley Koppi, 91, passed away on February 13, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to the family or plant […]
San Andreas, CA…Mr. Allen Main November 20, 1948 ~ February 13, 2026 (age 77). Allen Main, 77, passed away on February 13, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361.To send flowers to the family […]
Angels Camp, CA…Mrs. Valerie Rae Greenlee January 27, 1956 ~ February 13, 2026 (age 70). Valerie Rae Greenlee, 70, passed away on February 13, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Participates in a Roundtable on Ratepayer Protection Pledge
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today ordered flags at the State Capitol and all state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson as the nation prepares to lay him to rest. Public memorial services for Reverend Jackson will be held on Friday in Chicago, with a private ceremony […]
Arlington, VA…Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, hold a press briefing at the Pentagon March 4, 2026. For more on the Department of War, visit: http://www.war.gov
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through March 10th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Washington, DC…President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting, Mar. 3, 2026
Hayward, CA…Following California’s first statewide drop in unsheltered homelessness in more than 15 years — a 9% decline — Governor Gavin Newsom announced new accountability measures to speed up the adoption of CARE Court and awarded $291 million to expand supportive housing and behavioral health services statewide. The actions strengthen enforcement of the Community Assistance, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Basketball state playoffs round one brackets released || Both Bret Harte basketball programs were moved to the CIF State Basketball Championships division four in the first round of the playoffs. As the Sac-Joaquin Section D5 Champions, Boys Basketball were seeded 14th and will hit the road for Redding tomorrow Tuesday, March 03 to […]
San Andreas, CA…Beginning in March 2026, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Emergency Services, CAL FIRE, and the Calaveras County Agriculture Department will host two classroom-based training sessions for individuals who may qualify for a pass. These sessions are intended for new passholder applicants only and are required. During the 2015 Butte Fire, several […]
