Traffic Update…Goat In Roadway Near Rawhide & Omega Mine

Traffic Update…Goat In Roadway Near Rawhide & Omega Mine

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a goat in the roadway near Rawhide & Omega Mine Road. Please use caution as you take your horse & wagon past the area. Incident: 00162 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Rawhide Rd / Omega Mine Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.965192 -120.441029 Close Detail Information 8:07 AM 1 [1] GOAT IN RDWY […]

Roger Eugene Ailes May 15, 1940 – May 18, 2017

Roger Eugene Ailes May 15, 1940 – May 18, 2017

New York, NY…Roger Eugene Ailes was an American media consultant and television executive. Ailes was the founder and former Chairman and CEO of Fox News and the Fox Television Stations Group, from which he resigned in July 2016 following allegations that he sexually harassed female colleagues. Ailes was a media consultant for Republican presidents Richard […]

Former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III Appointed As Special Counsel For Russia Investigation

Former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III Appointed As Special Counsel For Russia Investigation

Washington, DC…Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein today announced the appointment of former Department of Justice official and FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III to serve as Special Counsel to oversee the previously-confirmed FBI investigation of Russian government efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election and related matters. “In my capacity as acting Attorney General, […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Sierra Conservation Center

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Sierra Conservation Center

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting what is apparently a minor injury collision near Sierra Conservation Center off of Obyrnes Ferry Road. A vehicle went over an embankment and a witness said an occupant in the vehicle left in another vehicle. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00540 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd […]

Dale Gundy, 57 From Glencoe Lost His Life Yesterday On Hwy 26

Dale Gundy, 57 From Glencoe Lost His Life Yesterday On Hwy 26

Glencoe, CA…Dale Gundy was traveling eastbound on State Route 26 west of Stormy Lane. A Shingle Springs man was traveling westbound on State Route 26, approaching Mr. Gundy’s 2003 Mercedes. Mr. Gundy allowed his Mercedes to travel completely into the westbound lane, directly in the path of the oncoming 2014 Ram. The Mercedes and the […]

The 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen To Be Crowned Tomorrow

The 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen To Be Crowned Tomorrow

Frogtown, CA…The 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen Contestants are already practicing and getting ready for their competition on Opening Day of the 2017 Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee. These ladies are also great ambassadors for our area as they enter parades and other events all year long!! Thank You Ladies!!! Calaveras Saddle Queen is a competition […]

Brown Cow “Running With The Cars” In Soulsbyville

Brown Cow “Running With The Cars” In Soulsbyville

Soulsbyville, CA….CHP is reporting a brown cow running up hill in lanes of traffic on Hwy 108 near Soulsbyville Road. Well I guess if humans can “Run with the Bulls” then I guess turnabout is fairplay for bovine adventure seekers. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00381 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr108 / Soulsbyville […]

Traffic Update….Kia vs Tree Off of Hwy 88

Traffic Update….Kia vs Tree Off of Hwy 88

Ione, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle off the roadway vs a tree. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00273 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr88 / Sr104 Loc Desc: EB SR88 AT RR TRESTLE Lat/Lon: 38.330046 -120.906954 Close Detail Information 4:20 PM 8 [11] KIA HIT A TREE 4:07 PM 7 [3] UNK IF […]

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. […]