Traffic Update….Rollover Near J59 & Red Hills Road

Traffic Update….Rollover Near J59 & Red Hills Road

La Grange, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury rollover collision near J59 & Red Hills Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00074 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: J59 / Red Hills Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.849201 -120.458183 Close Detail Information 7:18 AM 9 [24] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1182-Trfc Collision-No […]

Survey Says 78% of Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Survey Says 78% of Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Chicago, IL…Do you countdown to payday? You’re not alone. More than three-quarters of workers (78 percent) are living paycheck-to-paycheck to make ends meet — up from 75 percent last year and a trait more common in women than men — 81 vs. 75 percent, according to new CareerBuilder research. Thirty-eight percent of employees said they […]

Robert “Bob” Applegate 1941 – 2017 Eagle Scout, Veteran & CHP Officer

Robert “Bob” Applegate 1941 – 2017  Eagle Scout, Veteran & CHP Officer

San Andreas, CA…Robert “Bob” Applegate born October 23, 1941 passed away earlier this week from a fall. Born in Idaho to John and Dorothy Applegate he was the eldest of three children. His sister Carolyn preceded him in death. His younger sister Kathryn Snyder resides in Kerrville with her husband Dr. Eugene Snyder. From an […]

Calaveras Community Foundation Receives Donation from Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Calaveras Community Foundation Receives Donation from Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Angels Camp, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently presented Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) with a generous $5000 donation to benefit The Career and Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarship Fund. The Career and Technical Training Scholarship Fund helps to support alternative forms of higher education, including two-year community college and trade school certificates. In 2017, six […]

Amazon and Whole Foods Market Acquisition to Close on Monday,

Amazon and Whole Foods Market Acquisition to Close on Monday,

Seattle & Austin…Amazon and Whole Foods Market today announced that Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market will close on Monday August 28, 2017, and the two companies will together pursue the vision of making Whole Foods Market’s high-quality, natural and organic food affordable for everyone. As a down payment on that vision, Whole Foods Market […]

US Navy Identifies One Dead, Nine Missing USS John S. McCain Sailors

US Navy Identifies One Dead, Nine Missing USS John S. McCain Sailors

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Republic of Singapore (NNS) — After more than 80 hours of multinational search efforts, the U.S. Navy suspended search and rescue efforts for missing USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Sailors in an approximately 2,100-square mile area east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. Ten Sailors went missing following a collision […]

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle near Hwy 4 & Stallion

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle near Hwy 4 & Stallion

Angels Camp, CA….CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle collision on Hwy 4 near Stallion Way. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00079 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Stallion Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.053294 -120.621834 Close Detail Information 7:39 AM 4 [6] A49-002 1182 CONT FIRE FOR JUV’S 7:30 AM 3 [4] [Rotation […]

Veteran & Software Engineer Derrell Pulis Has Passed Away

Veteran & Software Engineer Derrell Pulis Has Passed Away

Murphys, CA…We say goodbye to a member of our community. Derrell Pulis passed away 8/8/17 at home from complications related to Parkinson Disease, developed from his years of Military Service in Vietnam. Derrell retired Lt. Colonel from the Air Force after 20 years of service. Derrell spent a good part of his service as a […]

Railtown 1897 Presents 4th Annual “Working on the Railroad” Celebration on September 16

Railtown 1897 Presents 4th Annual  “Working on the Railroad” Celebration on September 16

Jamestown, CA…California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to present the 4th Annual “Working on the Railroad – A Celebration of Sierra Railway Workers” on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The special event was created to recognize and honor the hundreds of former Sierra Railway […]

Railtown 1897 Calls Out for Volunteers to Support THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Experience This Holiday Season

Railtown 1897 Calls Out for Volunteers to Support  THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Experience  This Holiday Season

Jamestown, CA..Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is looking for interested volunteers to help support THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride experiences that will be available this holiday season. Interested adult volunteers are encouraged to attend one of the Volunteer Open House events that are scheduled on two upcoming Saturdays – September 23 & 30, 2017 […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through August 29th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through August 29th

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 […]

Rising Democratic Star Threatens ‘Safe’ Republican Seat

Rising Democratic Star Threatens ‘Safe’ Republican Seat

Granite Bay, CA…As evidence of her wide grass roots support, Roza Calderon announced today that she has received her 1,000th campaign contribution. Ms. Calderon is a Democrat running a historic campaign to represent California’s Fourth Congressional District, and unseat the five term Tea Party darling, Tom McClintock. As a single mother, scientist, and political activist, […]

Second Annual Pride in the Park is September 2nd.

Second Annual Pride in the Park is September 2nd.

Murphys, CA…Pride in the Park, a celebration The Tri-County LGBT Alliance is proud to announce their second annual fundraising and awareness event, Pride in the Park, at the Murphys Community Park, located at South Algiers Street, Murphys, CA, on Saturday, September 2nd, 2017. The event will take place from noon to 8pm and will feature […]

Former Tulumne County Sheriff’s Sergeant Mike Pershall Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver

Former Tulumne County Sheriff’s Sergeant Mike Pershall Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver

Modesto, CA…Former Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputy Killed by suspected drunk driver last night. From TCSO..”The Modesto Police Department suffered a tragic loss last night when Sergeant Mike Pershall was killed in a vehicle versus bicycle accident. Mike Pershall has been with MPD since 2012, previously with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office from 2008 to 2012. […]

Community Fun Day At Turner Park

Community Fun Day At Turner Park

San Andreas, CA….​Free Char-Grilled Lunch, Live Music, Carnival Games, Inflatables, Door Prizes, Free Sno-Cones, Photo Booth, Field Games and more! The festivities begin at 10 AM with a special, family-friendly program at the Turner Park Gazebo. If you arrive and register by 10:10 am you will be registered for the awesome door prizes that will […]

South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona

South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona

Wawona, CA…Evacuation order is for all areas east of Highway 41 along Chilnualna Falls Rd. and Forest Dr. Residents and visitors must vacate by 4:00 pm today. Red Cross Shelter at Tenaya Lodge. Community meeting will be held at Tenaya Lodge at 6PM. Fire activity increased yesterday primarily due to downdraft winds from thunderstorms. The […]

Temporary Fire Restrictions in Place at Moore Creek on Stanislaus National Forest

Temporary Fire Restrictions in Place at Moore Creek on Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…Fire restrictions are in effect in the Moore Creek area on Calaveras Ranger District, effective from August 18, 2017 through the end of the official 2017 fire season. Hot temperatures and heavy winter rains allowed grasses and other shrubs grow tall and then dry out, increasing the danger of fire in the area. Stanislaus […]

Long Term Lane Closure on Hwy 49 from Angels Creek to the Calaveras/Tuolumne County Line

Long Term Lane Closure on Hwy 49 from Angels Creek  to the Calaveras/Tuolumne County Line

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction work on State Route 49 (SR-49) from Angels Creek to the Calaveras/Tuolumne county line. Work will occur as follows: A long-term lane closure will be in effect with one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound SR-49 from Angels Creek to Centennial […]

Paving & Shoulder Work on Hwy 4 in Murphys & Angels Camp Areas

Paving & Shoulder Work on Hwy 4 in Murphys & Angels Camp Areas

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction work on State Route 4 (SR-4) from SR-49, in Angels Camp, to Apple Blossom Drive in Murphys. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-4 from SR-49 to Davis Ranch Road beginning Sunday, August 20, 2017, […]

Construction From on Hwy 4 from Upper Moran to Big Trees State Park

Construction From on Hwy 4 from Upper Moran to Big Trees State Park

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Upper Moran Road to Calaveras Big Trees State Park entrance for construction activities. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should […]

Paving on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road

Paving on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct one-way traffic control on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road for paving. Crews will be working Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. This work […]

Construction Continues on James E. Roberts Bridge

Construction Continues on James E. Roberts Bridge

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. The bridge will be under one-way traffic control through the project’s completion in November 2017. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. This […]

Paving Near Hwy 108 & Peaceful Oak Road

Paving Near Hwy 108 & Peaceful Oak Road

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 at Peaceful Oak Road for paving. Work will begin Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Work is scheduled […]

Ramp Closure & Paving SR-108 to SR-49

Ramp Closure & Paving SR-108 to SR-49

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the northbound connector ramp from State Route 108 (SR-108) to SR-49 for pavement work. This closure will occur approximately 2 miles west of Lime Kiln Road/South Washington Street. Crews will be working Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. […]