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 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Rollover On Pardee Dam Road

Traffic Update….Vehicle Rollover On Pardee Dam Road

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle rollover on Pardee Dam Road on the Amador County Side. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00084 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Pardee Dam Rd Loc Desc: PARDEE RESERVOIR Lat/Lon: 38.257325 -120.850371 Close Detail Information 10:19 AM 4 [9] 1185 10:15 AM 3 [7] [Appended, 10:16:31] [1] VEH […]

Truck vs Motorcycle Near Hwy 49 & Whittle Road

Truck vs Motorcycle Near Hwy 49 & Whittle Road

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a truck vs motorcycle near Hwy 49 & Whittle Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00068 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Whittle Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.045859 -120.525913 Close Detail Information 8:44 AM 4 [5] 1039 CALA SO 8:44 AM 3 [3] NB 1125 8:43 AM […]

District of Columbia’s Kára McCullough Crowned Miss USA

District of Columbia’s Kára McCullough Crowned Miss USA

Las Vegas, NV…Last evening, The Miss Universe Organization crowned Miss District of Columbia USA Kára McCullough Miss USA at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The special programming event aired live on FOX, and featured women who continue to break pageant stereotypes, including a top 5 whose professions include a scientist, a […]

Nine Year Imprisonment of Bahai Leaders in Iran

Nine Year Imprisonment of Bahai Leaders in Iran

Washington, DC…Nine years ago, seven leaders of Iran’s Bahai community were arrested and convicted of espionage, insulting religious sanctities, and propaganda against the Islamic Republic for activities related solely to their belief in and practice of their faith. They were unjustly sentenced to 20 years in prison. Fariba Kamalabadi, Jamaloddin Khanjani, Afif Naeimi, Saeid Rezaie, […]

Guardrail Work On Hwy 49 From Harvard Mine Road to Rolling Hills Road

Guardrail Work On Hwy 49 From Harvard Mine Road to Rolling Hills Road

Jamestown – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Harvard Mine Road to Rolling Hills Road for guardrail work. Crews will be working Sunday, May 14, 2017, through Friday, May 19, 2017, from 9:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute […]

Guardrail Work On Hwy 49 From Columbia Way To Pesce Way

Guardrail Work On Hwy 49 From Columbia Way To Pesce Way

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Columbia Way to Pesce Way for guardrail work. Crews will be working Sunday, May 14, 2017, through Friday, May 19, 2017, from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. […]

Guardrail Work On Hwy 108 From Hwy 49 To Wards Ferry Road

Guardrail Work On Hwy 108 From Hwy 49 To Wards Ferry Road

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-49 to Old Wards Ferry Road for guardrail work. Crews will be working Sunday, May 14, 2017, through Friday, May 19, 2017, from 9:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 […]

Guardrail Work On Hwy 108 From Near County Dump Road to Twain Harte Drive

Guardrail Work On Hwy 108 From Near County Dump Road to Twain Harte Drive

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 (SR-108) from 1 mile east of County Dump Road to Twain Harte Drive for guardrail work. Crews will be working Sunday, May 14, 2017, through Friday, May 19, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 […]

Traffic Controls Continue Near James E. Roberts Bridge

Traffic Controls Continue Near 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 […]

Striping & Pavement Work On Hwy 4 Above Angels Camp

Striping & Pavement Work On Hwy 4 Above Angels Camp

Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction activities on State Route 4 (SR-4) from SR-49 in Angels Camp to Big Trees State Park. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-4 from SR-49 to Angels Creek Bridge in Angels Camp for striping operations […]

One Way Traffic Control On Hwy 12 From Messing Road to Evans Road For Electrical Work

One Way Traffic Control On Hwy 12 From Messing Road to Evans Road For Electrical Work

Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 12 from Messing Road to Evans Road, west of Valley Springs, for electrical work. Work will begin Monday, May 15, 2017, through Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect […]

Hwy 49 Closure On Thursday For Annual Frog Jump Parade

Hwy 49 Closure On Thursday For Annual Frog Jump Parade

Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from SR-4 to Murphys Grade Road in Angels Camp for a special event (parade.) The route will be closed Thursday, May 18, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Motorists should expect 20-minute delays and seek alternate […]