Dearborn, MI…Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall in North America. Details are as follows: Certain 2015-17 Ford F-150 and 2017 Ford Super Duty vehicles. Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 1.3 million 2015-17 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty vehicles in North America to add a water shield to side […]
Arnold, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors invites you to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Wednesday October 25 at Cedar Center, 1225 Oak Circle, Arnold CA 95223. This ceremony will celebrate the completion of the Reach 3A Project, which replaced the main water transmission pipeline through downtown Arnold and is expected […]
Arnold, CA…Water service was restored to customers in Arnold at around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday October 18, after CCWD crews completed work on a portion of the new Reach 3A Pipeline in White Pines. Some customers experienced low water pressure while the work was taking place, beginning at 5 a.m. Following work on water transmission pipelines, […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mark Borchin of Mokelumne Hill is the picture of health – blessed with low blood pressure and high metabolism. To keep it that way he is an active runner, plays basketball every week and hikes with his wife. But, he is always aware that stress looms as a big health threat. Mark is […]
Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is pleased to announce Murphys resident Gary Olson as the October 2017 Mentor of the Month. Gary has been matched with his mentee Jacob for just over two years. “Gary is a steadfast and passionate supporter of the Mentoring Program and has always been very modest about the value […]
Angels Camp, CA…Wow it was a year October 15th that I got a second chance, my name is Charli Jo Zumbach and a lot of you know at 6 months of age I underwent a liver transplant at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. My doctors are happy with my progress and I went from taking 11 […]
San Andreas, CA…On October 11, 2017, the Calaveras County Commission on Aging celebrated the annual selection of the Senior Volunteer of the Year with four top awards on behalf of the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors. Lifetime of the Year award was presented to King McPherson of Murphys, Senior Volunteer Man of the Year was […]
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 […]
San Andreas, CA…The sheriff and the sheriff’s office administrative team continue to work to solve outdated equipment conditions. A purchase last week totaling $11,937.61 included 6 bulletproof vests, 30 rapid containment batons with holsters along with various holsters for pistols and radios. The batons finish out updating the patrol and corrections divisions with batons. Last […]
Sacramento, CA…Nearly 10,000 firefighters continue making progress on 13 large wildfires burning in the State that combined have burned over 210,000 acres. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity overnight have aided firefighters in their efforts. While many on the evacuation orders have been lifted in Northern California, over 22,000 people remain out of their homes due […]
Coulterville, CA…On October 17, 2017, at approximately 6:18 pm, 28 year old Coulterville resident, Sarah Cahoon, was driving a 2002 Mazda MPV, eastbound on State Route 132, west of Piney Creek Road, at an unknown speed. Cahoon allowed her vehicle to travel over the right shoulder and up an embankment south of the road edge. […]
Coulterville, CA…Earlier this evening that was an overturned vehicle fatality on Hwy 132 near Piney Creek. Another sad reminder of the dangers of our local roads. Incident: 00422 Type: Fatality Location: Sr132 / Piney Creek Rd Loc Desc: WB 1/4 MILE JWO PINEY CREEK Lat/Lon: 37.701114 -120.295295 Close Detail Information 8:27 PM 22 [66] 1039 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Mark Twain Wild West Fest has been announced for Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 10 am to 5 pm, on Main Street in historic downtown Angels Camp. The whimsical Mark Twain Wild West Fest promises to be a living interpretation and celebration of the 19th Century Wild West Gold Rush-era of the Sierra […]
San Andreas, CA…No decision yet and after an all day meeting to get through the public comments the board meeting will resume tomorrow morning at 9am. It was at times an entertaining reality show today with some tempers, quite a bit of erudite, well reasoned comment on both sides. Unfortunately there was also a bit […]
La Grange, CA…Just after 2pm this afternoon a foal was reported in the roadway. Not something we see everyday. Incident: 00270 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr132 / Pepito Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.680758 -120.332475 Close Detail Information 3:51 PM 8 [32] 61-4 ENRT ETA 15 MINS 3:01 PM 7 [20] 1039 TUOL CO SO , […]
Twain Harte, CA…On October 16, 2017, at approximately 1545 hours, P1 was traveling eastbound on State Route 108, east of Argyle Road at approximately 55 miles per hour. For an unknown reason, P1 allowed V1 to travel off the south roadway edge of State Route 108. As a result, the front of V1 collided into […]
Copperopolis, CA…Could you please post on your calendar and elsewhere our Veterans Day Parade which is sponsored by the VFW Post 12118 of Copperopolis. The parade is November 11, @ 11 am. Starting across the street from Copper Elementary School the parade proceeds down O’Byrnes Ferry Road ending at Reeds Turnpike. The Lions Club will […]
Murphys, CA…On Sunday October 15th the Bret Harte FFA hosted its’ 28th Annual Cow Pie Social event at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. It was a fun-filled family day with bounce houses, face painting, volleyball, and balloons for the kids, as well as a tri-tip dinner prepared and cooked by the Bret Harte FFA Boosters. For […]
Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy Grape Stomp and Saturday’s other activities and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am […]
Sacramento, CA…California Statewide Fire Summary, Tuesday, October 17, 2017. In the past week, over 245,000 acres have burned across California. More than 11,000 firefighters continue making progress on 12 large wildfires burning in the State. The death toll remains at 41, and more than 5,700 structures destroyed. As containment figures continue to increase, many of the evacuations across […]
Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department…”Thank you to everyone who participated in the Annie Oakley Academy. It was once again a great success and all proceeds go to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team. The team is made up of volunteers who have a calling to help those in need. The volunteers […]
San Andreas, CA…Today 138 teachers in the Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) announced that they will go on strike. The Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA) will go out on strike Thursday, October 19, 2017, over unresolved disputes concerning class sizes, school safety issues and professional pay. “We don’t want to strike, but we will for […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be holding a special meeting and possibly tomorrow for ordinance changes that will either ban or strictly limit commercial cannabis cultivation in the county. The Agenda is enclosed.. Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 10/17/2017 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Unified Educators Association (CUEA) has set a strike date of Thursday, October 19, 2017. While we are close to agreement on most items and issues being negotiated, the most significant gap appears to be with teacher compensation. We have offered a 2% salary increase and they have proposed a 6.5% salary […]
Angels Camp, CA…Shop next week at Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances Starting on Monday and ending Saturday October 21st. It is on “In Stock Furniture” only. Not on Appliances, Special orders or Mattresses. So shop and save!! Family owned and operated since 1955, Middleton’s Mark twain Center, Inc was originally Calaveras Mercantile bought be Hank and […]