Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Ray Riedel 1923 – 2016

Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Ray Riedel 1923 – 2016

Murphys, CA…Libby was born on August 13, 1923 to Charles and Mary E. Ray of Frederick, Maryland. She departed us on the evening of Friday, September 9, 2016 at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, CA at the age of 93. Libby met Gerhardt “Gary” Riedel at the Lutheran Center in Baltimore at a church dance […]

Man Dies In Shooting On Oak Haven Lane, Sheriff’s Office Investigating

Man Dies In Shooting On Oak Haven Lane, Sheriff’s Office Investigating

Wilseyville, CA…On 09/16/16, at about 0515 hours, Deputies responded to 2900 block of Oak Haven Lane, in Wilseyville, for a report of a shooting. Deputies learned that a resident shot a male subject who allegedly refused to leave and confronted the residents outside of the home. The subject succumbed to his injuries at the scene. […]

Friends of the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Or FOCSO Update & Their Annual Dinner Is Tonight!

Friends of the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Or FOCSO Update & Their Annual Dinner Is Tonight!

San Andreas, CA…It’s that time to renew your membership or become a new member of Friends of the Calaveras Sheriffs Office. FOCSO is dedicated to partnering with the Calaveras County Sheriffs Office by raising funds for programs and equipment not covered, or fully covered, in the county budget. The nonprofit most recently supported projects for […]

Fire Update….”Old Fire” Battle Enters Final Stages, Holding At 150 Acres, One Injury To Firefighter

Fire Update….”Old Fire” Battle Enters Final Stages, Holding At 150 Acres, One Injury To Firefighter

Groveland, CA…The fire is currently 150 acres and burning through brushy vegetation and beetle-killed trees and is currently 70% contained. We do not anticipate fire movement or spread. Crews will work to secure and hold established lines and continue mop up operations. Areas with high tree mortality, particularly falling snags, are presenting increased firefighter safety […]

Traffic Update…Pickup vs Power Pole & Cow Running Down Road

Traffic Update…Pickup vs Power Pole & Cow Running Down Road

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a couple of incidents this morning. On Leslie Court, a pickup brought down a power pole. Luckily there are no injuries but there is localized power outages. Over in Tuolumne County, a cow is running down the road and backing up traffic near Rawhide & French Flat. Let’s be careful […]

Jon Faust’s “Helicopter Harry and the Copter Kids” Takes Flight!

Jon Faust’s “Helicopter Harry and the Copter Kids” Takes Flight!

Arnold, CA…Imagine stumbling into a world where kids can become superheroes and save the day. Imagine Helicopter Harry, a superhero who looks and sounds like Prince Harry of England, swooping in to rescue your hopes and dreams. Imagine flying at supersonic speeds, riding on the back of pterodactyls, and even traveling through time to meet […]

CDCR Honors Employees at Medal of Valor Ceremony

CDCR Honors Employees at Medal of Valor Ceremony

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) honored 125 employees today during its 31stannual Medal of Valor Ceremony. The Medal of Valor is earned by employees distinguishing themselves by conspicuous bravery or heroism above and beyond the normal demands of correctional service. It is the highest honor CDCR bestows upon its employees. “At […]

Skyline Bear Valley Invests In Snowmaking & Grooming Ahead Of 2016-17 Season!

Skyline Bear Valley Invests In Snowmaking & Grooming Ahead Of 2016-17 Season!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley is thrilled to announce more than $300,000 of improvements in its snowmaking and grooming operations in anticipation of the 2016-17 season. The enhancements include a better and more efficient snowmaking system along with new snowcats to groom the increased production of snow. Bear Valley’s new snowmaking system includes upgraded pumping capacity […]

Traffic Update….Another Driver Incident Near Eponymously Named Jackass Hill

Traffic Update….Another Driver Incident Near Eponymously Named Jackass Hill

Tuttletown, CA…CHP is reporting another incident in one of our local traffic trouble spots. Drivers, please use caution in the hairpin and other curves to avoid the unfortunate, location suggested moniker that may be thrown you way for incidents that back up traffic in the area… Incident: 00229 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Jackass Hill […]

Lilschuz Foot Steps, Preschool, Daycare, After School Homework Club & More! 209.736.4846

Lilschuz Foot Steps, Preschool, Daycare, After School Homework Club & More!  209.736.4846

Angels Camp, CA…Lilschuz Foot Steps Preschool and Daycare is now offering After School Homework Club! M-F 7am-6pm. Enroll now with this ad and get ½ off enrollment fee! MWF Preschool 8-12=$225 month After school Homework club=$8hr We pick up from Mark Twain or they can ride the bus to the center Daycare=$40/day unlimited hrs or […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad September 14 – 20 Ask our Meat Department about our ‘Special Meat Packs’

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad September 14 – 20 Ask our Meat Department about our  ‘Special Meat Packs’

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through August 9th. Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – […]

Quick Work By Money Mart Staff Leads To Arrest Of Waterford Couple For Financial Fraud

Quick Work By Money Mart Staff Leads To Arrest Of Waterford Couple For Financial Fraud

Sonora, CA…Quick thinking and work by Money Mart staff and the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department led to the arrest of an out of area couple for what appears to be serial financial fraud. “Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Money Mart in the Junction Shopping Center for a report that 36 year old David […]

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Along Hwy 108 Near Jamestown

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Along Hwy 108 Near Jamestown

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vegetation along Hwy 108 near Golf Links Road. Forward progress has been stopped and remaining inbound units have been canceled. Air Attack is checking for possible additional ignition points. Incident: 00429 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr108 / Golf Links Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.962895 -120.402227 Close Detail Information 3:47 […]

“Old” Fire At 100 Acres & 25% Containment As Of This Morning

“Old” Fire At 100 Acres & 25% Containment As Of This Morning

Groveland, CA…The fire is currently 100 acres and burning through brushy vegetation and beetle-killed trees. There is moderate fire spotting and beetle-killed tree torching. The fire is currently 25% contained Beetle-killed trees are presenting safety hazards for crews on the ground with an increase in danger from burning snags. Crews worked through the night to […]

Traffic Update….Traffic Delays One Hwy 120 From Old Priest Grade to Yosemite National Park

Traffic Update….Traffic Delays One Hwy 120 From Old Priest Grade to Yosemite National Park

Groveland, CA…Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Old Priest Grade Road to the west boundary of Yosemite National Park for tree work. Crews will begin work Monday, September 12, 2016, through Saturday, September 17, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. to […]

Railtown 1897 Celebrates Autumn With Special Apple Harvest Activities on October 8

Railtown 1897 Celebrates Autumn  With Special Apple Harvest Activities on October 8

Jamestown, CA…California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation will host the second annual Apple Harvest Day on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Railtown 1897 SHP. Apple Harvest Day celebrates the history of apple production in Tuolumne County – which dates back to the early days of […]

Yosemite Fire Update September 13, 2016

Yosemite Fire Update September 13, 2016

Yosemite, CA…Ahwahnee Meadow, Prescribed Fire, The prescribed fire at Ahwahnee Meadow concluded today; a total of 62 acres were successfully completed. Smoke will be present in the area during the next two to four days; fire resources will remain in the area to monitor conditions. The objective of this prescribed burn was ecosystem restoration. Historically, […]

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Just South Of Tuolumne County & Possible Fire Near Hermit Valley

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Just South Of Tuolumne County & Possible Fire Near Hermit Valley

Groveland, CA…Firefighters are working a vegetation fire just south of the Rim Fire Scar in the McCauley Ranch area. There are also reports of a possible vegetation fire in the Hermit Valley area off of Hwy 4. Unconfirmed as to the cause but could be lightning strike fires. Let’s be careful out there…we still have […]

The 21st Annual Logging Jamboree Filled White Pines

The 21st Annual Logging Jamboree Filled White Pines

White Pines, CA…On September 3rd the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s 21st Annual Logging Jamboree filled the museum grounds. The sights and sounds took you back to earlier years in the logging industry. The whishing sounds of crosscut saws, axes hitting their targets and the whine of chainsaws of all ages, sizes and power levels. You […]