Traffic Update….Fatal Collision & Fire On Hwy 26 In Glencoe

Traffic Update….Fatal Collision & Fire On Hwy 26 In Glencoe

Glencoe, CA…CHP is reporting a fatal collision that also had a fire that extended 1/4 acre into vegetation. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected and please use caution in the area… Incident: 00225 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr26 Loc Desc: 26 AT GLENCOE Lat/Lon: 38.342819 -120.585389 Close Detail Information 2:07 PM […]

Caltrans Continues To Plow, Blow & Dig Their Way To The Tops Of Mountain Passes

Caltrans Continues To Plow, Blow & Dig Their Way To The Tops Of Mountain Passes

Bear Valley, CA…Caltrans’ District 10 maintenance crews continue to dig out following one of California’s wildest winters in decades, and that includes moving snow, debris and other material from Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 (SR-4) in Alpine County. Here is a video from Monday’s work – snow is packed tight against the road. District 10’s maintenance […]

Teachers Union Reminds District of Legal Obligation to Negotiate Reduced Class Sizes

Teachers Union Reminds District of Legal Obligation to Negotiate Reduced Class Sizes

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent Mark Campbell received legal notice reminding him of the district’s obligation to bargain in good faith class size reduction with the Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA). Calaveras teachers are at impasse with the district over class size, specifically for transitional kindergarten to third grade. CUEA President Lorraine […]

Calaveras County Arts Council is Proud to Present the 26th Annual Music in the Parks Series of Concerts Held Throughout Calaveras County.

Calaveras County Arts Council is Proud to Present the 26th Annual Music in the Parks Series of Concerts Held Throughout Calaveras County.

San Andreas, CA…Summer evenings never sounded as good as they do on Wednesdays in Calaveras County. For the 26th year, the Calaveras County Arts Council is presenting Music in the Parks, starting June 14 and ending August 16, every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There’s an all new line up of local and […]

Enter To Win At The Cal-Waste Booth At Calaveras Fair

Enter To Win At The Cal-Waste Booth At Calaveras  Fair

Arnold, CA…We would like to say a big Thank You for giving us the opportunity to provide your waste removal and recycling collection service in 2017! We appreciate your continued business. It’s a milestone anniversary for Cal-Waste Recovery Systems. See what’s coming this year as we celebrate 90 Years of Cal-Waste! Our family owned business […]

Have You Seen Timothy Kearn?

Have You Seen Timothy Kearn?

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating missing 14 year old Timothy Kearn. Timothy was reported as a runaway yesterday evening by his aunt whom Timothy is currently staying with in the Crystal Falls area. Timothy is originally from the Clovis area. His current whereabouts are unknown and due […]

RCRC Adds Governmental Affairs Counsel to Advocacy Team

RCRC Adds Governmental  Affairs Counsel to Advocacy Team

Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) recently announced the creation of a new position to enhance the advocacy group’s governmental affairs team. Effective this week, Arthur Wylene has joined RCRC as Governmental Affairs Counsel, supporting advocacy efforts on behalf of RCRC’s 35 rural member counties. A prominent fixture in California’s rural county government, […]

Arrest for Sales of Marijuana to Minors In Angels Camp

Arrest for Sales of Marijuana to Minors In Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…On 05-15-17, at approximately 11 AM, officers from the Angels Camp Police Department served a search warrant in the 300 block of S. Main Street, related to an investigation involving the sales of marijuana. Four people were detained during the service of the search warrant, and evidence items related to the investigation were […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – May 15 through May 21 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – May 15 through May 21 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs, Murphys and Arnold! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm dates and times […]

A Grand Tasting Wine Event of Frog Jump’s Gold Medal Wine Winners!

A Grand Tasting Wine Event of Frog Jump’s Gold Medal Wine Winners!

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Wine Alliance in partnership with the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Grand Tasting Wine event on Wednesday, May 17th to kick off the Calaveras County Fair and debut the newly improved wine pavilion located at the County Fairgrounds. The new event will highlight the winners of Calaveras Countys’ […]

Dorothy Ann Matthews Passed Away On May 1st At 88

Dorothy Ann Matthews Passed Away On May 1st At 88

Mountain Ranch, CA…Dorothy Ann Matthews, age 88, passed away in the early morning of May 1, 2017 at her home in Mountain Ranch, California, after a long struggle with cancer. Dorothy was one of seven children, Solely survived by her brother John. Siblings Joseph, Alfred, Wilber, Nelson, and Matilda rest in peace. Left behind are […]

Mary Ellen Murphy Passed Away on May 12 at 92

Mary Ellen Murphy Passed Away on May 12 at 92

Camp Connell, CA…Mary Ellen Murphy died May 12, 2017 at the age of 92. Mrs Murphy was born in Owasso, MI. She was the youngest of 10 children. Mary moved from Michigan to Whittier, CA in 1950. She worked in uptown Whittier at Marshburn Insurance Co. as an insurance writer. She married Gilbert L. Murphy […]

Richard Michael Maul 1945 – 2017

Richard Michael Maul 1945 – 2017

San Andreas, CA…Richard was born on July 9, 1945 in San Diego, California. He passed away on May 6th, 2017, at the age of 71 from natural causes. Prior to his death, he resided in Stockton, San Andreas and Valley Springs, California. Richard received all of his training from ARC. He enjoyed fishing and bowling. […]

On To Plan B For Blagen Road Bridge Repairs. Supervisors Will Vote Whether To Self-Fund Repairs

On To Plan B For Blagen Road Bridge Repairs.  Supervisors Will Vote Whether To Self-Fund Repairs

Arnold, CA…Last evening the White Pines Park Committee, Members of the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge, Public Works Director Jeff Crovitz, Calaveras Supervisor Michael Oliveira, CCWD’s Bertha Underhill & others met at EPFD Station One to discuss the progress on repairing storm damage to Blagen Road that has kept the Moose Lodge closed and blocked access […]

Social Media Posts Lead to School Closing for the Day.

Social Media Posts Lead to School Closing for the Day.

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department…”Due to unsubstantiated social media posts Curtis Creek Elementary School decided to close today as a precautionary measure. There is no credible threat to the school at this time. The Sheriff’s Office has investigators looking into the situation and more information will be provided as it is obtained. We […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through May 18th

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through May 18th

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

Tuolumne County Community Forums On May 18 & 23

Tuolumne County Community Forums On May 18 & 23

Sonora & Groveland, CA…Stanislaus National Forest and our partners are hosting an open house for community residents Thursday, May 18 in Sonora and Tuesday, May 23 in Groveland. Come talk directly with folks who know road conditions and recreation opportunities – or challenges – as well as tree mortality and defensible space around your home. […]

A National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Message From Amador County Sheriff-Coroner Martin A. Ryan

A National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Message From Amador County Sheriff-Coroner Martin A. Ryan

Jackson, CA…Today is the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and it is only right that we should take a moment to honor those California peace officers that have lost their lives in the line of duty in 2017: Police Officer Keith Boyer Whittier Police Department End of Watch: 2/20/17 Cause of Death: Gunfire Officer Lucas […]

Above & Beyond Travel Has A 5 Day Mexico Cruise Starting At Only $95 Per Person

Above & Beyond Travel Has A 5 Day Mexico Cruise Starting At Only $95 Per Person

Arnold, CA…Maureen Dinnocenzo, owner-agent of Above & Beyond Travel- a full service travel agency that includes air, rail, cruises, resorts, tours, group travel & more. Maureen has been awarded “2012 Best Group Sales Effort” runner-up of the West coast by Travel Age West journal and she is an Africa specialist . In 2015, she was […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Tree On Stoney Creek Road

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Tree On Stoney Creek Road

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs tree and subsequent fire on Stoney Creek Road. No injuries but please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00183 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 5901 Stoney Creek Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.344742 -120.803544 Close Detail Information 2:55 PM 4 [4] 1039 CAL FIRE CAM FOR C/FIRE 2:54 PM […]

Nancy Tidwell 1940 – 2017

Nancy Tidwell 1940 – 2017

Murphys, CA…Former Forest Meadows resident, Mrs. Nancy Tidwell, 76, has gone on to be with her Lord on May 12, 2017 after an extensive battle with Multiple Myeloma. Nancy was born on August 13, 1940 in Sunnyside, Utah and was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William I Tidwell, and her parents […]

Traffic Update….Blown Tire Leads To Solo Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 12 & Burson Road

Traffic Update….Blown Tire Leads To Solo Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 12 & Burson Road

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle off the roadway collision with possible injuries near Hwy 12 & Burson Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00174 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Burson Rd / Sr12 Loc Desc: BURSON JSO SR12 , 1 MILE Lat/Lon: 38.183543 -120.890366 Close Detail Information 2:27 PM 3 […]

Felony Assault of a Peace Officer Arrest In Sonora

Felony Assault of a Peace Officer Arrest In Sonora

Sonora, CA…On Friday, just after 5:00 pm, the Sonora Police Department received a call of an intoxicated female subject behind the O’Reilly Auto Parts on Mono Way. Upon arrival, the responding officer located 35 year-old Sonora transient, Tellena Hogland. Hogland was immediately non-compliant with the officer and because she displayed objective symptoms of alcohol and […]

Meet The Authors At Arnold Branch Library On May 26

Meet The Authors At Arnold Branch Library On May 26

Arnold, CA…Meet The Authors – Sponsored by the Arnold Branch Library, celebrating our 50th Anniversary! Space Is Limited, you must have a reservation. Reserve your seat NOW by calling 209-795-1009 or pick up your FREE ticket at the library BEFORE May 26. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Robin Burcell, a Clive Cussler co-author, Allison […]

DeWayne M. Elson, 1956 – 2017

DeWayne  M. Elson, 1956 – 2017

Copperopolis, CA…DeWayne M. Elson passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2017 in Copperopolis, California at the age of 61. DeWayne is survived by his wife Deborah; son Chad his wife Jennifer their children Cameron and Riley of Placerville; son Ryan and wife Ellie their children Andrew, Dane and Bella of Fremont; son Troy of Copperopolis, […]

Weather Shaping Up For Pleasant, Perfect Temps With Highs In The 80s for Frog Jump Weekend!

Weather Shaping Up For Pleasant, Perfect Temps With Highs In The 80s for Frog Jump Weekend!

Frogtown, USA…The week Angels Camp is officially Frogtown, USA through the International Frog Jump Finals on Sunday. Our weather looks to be perfect by the end of the week with highs in the 80s. Today Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light northwest wind becoming west northwest 5 […]