CCWD Board Lifts Water Conservation Restrictions

CCWD Board Lifts Water Conservation Restrictions

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors voted to remove all water conservation restrictions at today’s Board meeting (Read the resolution here), meaning all CCWD customers are now at a 0% conservation level. This decision came after the State Water Resources Control Board made significant changes to statewide water conservation emergency regulations […]

20 Arrests In Angels Camp Over Frog Jump Weekend

20 Arrests In Angels Camp Over Frog Jump Weekend

Angels Camp, CA…Another Frog Jump has come and gone. Starting with the parade on Thursday through the conclusion of the fair on Sunday, the Angels Camp Police Department worked hard to keep our City safe. The Angels Camp Police Department made 20 arrests from Thursday, May 19 through Sunday, May 22: One arrest for domestic […]

Hey Neighbors! “Locals Night” at Milliaire Winery starts Wednesday June 8th at 6pm!

Hey Neighbors! “Locals Night” at Milliaire Winery starts Wednesday June 8th at 6pm!

Murphys, CA…Swing by the second and fourth Wednesday from June to September for some casual, Creekside patio fun! We will have live music from local talent and some weeks will feature cuisine from local vendors. Select bottles of wine will be half price, wine will also be available by the glass. The Milliaire Winery tasting […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 108 & Leland Meadows

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 108 & Leland Meadows

Pinecrest, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury accident near Hwy 108 & Leland Meadows. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00383 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Leland Meadow Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.221609 -119.998008 Close Detail Information 1:41 PM 1 [6] [Appended, 13:43:13] [4] 1039 CDF THEY ARE ALSO ENRT Unit Information […]

First First Friday In The Park Will Be Second Friday In June! Chains Required To Kick Off Season

First First Friday In The Park Will Be Second Friday In June!  Chains Required To Kick Off Season

Murphys, CA…To kick off this year’s season of First Fridays in the Park neighborhood concerts, the sponsoring Murphys Community Club is actually staging the June event on the second Friday of the month, June 10 to avoid a conflict with the graduation ceremony at Bret Harte High School. “It has become a tradition to move […]

Dennis Ronald “Unc” Wiebe Passes Away At 69

San Andreas, CA…Dennis Ronald “Unc” Wiebe -Licensed Surveyor 4662, 69 years old of San Andreas passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully May 21, 2016 at his home on San Antonio Creek. Dennis was born in Sonora, CA September 24th 1946. He graduated from Calaveras High school Class of 1964, and later attended San Joaquin Delta College. […]

Arnold Friends Of The Library Book Sale

Arnold Friends Of The Library Book Sale

Arnold, CA…On Memorial Day weekend, Sat &Sun May 29, 30 The Friends of the Arnold Library will hold their annual Memorial day book sale. Customers have been known to come from as far away as the Bay area for this event. For more information contact Arnoldfotl@yahoo.com

Tree Mortality Delays Some Campground Openings

Tree Mortality Delays Some Campground Openings

Sonora, CA…With more than 40 million trees dead across California and even more dying, the face of recreation opportunities on national forest lands is changing. Four years of extreme drought and bark beetle infestation, combined with ongoing work to mitigate public safety hazards means some Stanislaus National Forest (STF) sites will not be open to […]

Below Zero: The World Experiments with Negative Interest Rates ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Below Zero: The World Experiments with Negative Interest Rates ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…As an Independent Financial Advisor with Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., Brian enjoys helping people with their investment needs. Anticipating the effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Brian gained certification through Covered California Healthcare Exchange and manages this segment of business through HealthMarkets, Inc. Brian feels his life experiences prepare him well […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Overturned Off Of Murphys Grade Road

Traffic Update…Vehicle Overturned Off Of Murphys Grade Road

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle overturned off the roadway near Murphys Grade Road and Upper French Gulch. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00282 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Murphys Grade Rd / French Gulch Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.137882 -120.468599 Close Detail Information 4:16 PM 4 [5] [CHP] has closed their […]

Another Successful Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee!! Livestock Auction Brings In Over $500,000

Another Successful Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee!!  Livestock Auction Brings In Over $500,000

Frogtown, USA…A bit of a summary on this year’s Fair & Frog Jump “Thanks to everyone who came out and made our Fair awesome! Here are some of the highlights: Our Frog Jump winner was Morgan Kitchell and her frog, Ribbit This, with a final jump of 20′ 2 3/4″. The Livestock Auction brought in […]

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through May 28th

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through May 28th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle In West Point Area

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle In West Point Area

West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a collision in the clearing stages on Hwy 26 and Barney Way. Tow trucks are on scene to remove the overturned Dodge that was blocking a lane. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00052 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Barney Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.389537 -120.525863 Close […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through May 22nd

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through May 22nd

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… Daily_Log_05-22-2016 Daily_Log_05-21-2016 Daily_Log_05-20-2016 (1) Daily_Log_05-20-2016 Daily_Log_05-19-2016 Daily_Log_05-18-2016 Daily_Log_05-17-2016 Daily_Log_05-16-2016 Daily_Log_05-15-2016 Daily_Log_05-14-2016 Daily_Log_05-13-2016 Daily_Log_05-12-2016 Daily_Log_05-11-2016 Daily_Log_05-10-2016 Daily_Log_05-09-2016 Daily_Log_05-08-2016 Daily_Log_05-07-2016 Daily_Log_05-06-2016 Daily_Log_05-05-2016 Daily_Log_05-04-2016Daily_Log_05-03-2016

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through May 22nd

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through May 22nd

Sonora, CA….The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs through May 22nd are enclosed Sheriff’s Daily Report 05-22-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report 05-21-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report 05-20-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report 05-19-2016 (2) Sheriff’s Daily Report 05-19-2016 (1) Sheriff’s Daily Report 05-19-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report 05-18-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Reports 05-17-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report Sheriff’s Log 05152016 Sheriff’s Log 05142016 Sheriff’s […]

Traffic Update….Non Injury School Bus Accident Near Southworth & Oak Ridge Road

Traffic Update….Non Injury School Bus Accident Near Southworth & Oak Ridge Road

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury school bus collision near Southworth & Oak Ridge Road. There were 21 students onboard… Incident: 00264 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Southworth Rd / Oak Ridge Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.148402 -120.933329 Close Detail Information 4:30 PM 2 [2] 1039 49-1 AT OFC 4:26 PM 1 [1] SCHOOL […]

Morgan Kitchell Takes The 2016 Frog Jump!! “Ribbit This” Jumps 20ft 2 & ¾ Inches

Morgan Kitchell Takes The 2016 Frog Jump!!  “Ribbit This” Jumps 20ft 2 & ¾ Inches

Frogtown, USA….The Morgan Kitchell of the famous Frog Jumping Kitchell family takes the 2016 Calaveras County International Frog Jump Championships. The Kitchell family has been on a roll the last few years. Mother Laura Kitchell started the roll then Riley Kitchell took top honors twice and now his wife Morgan Kitchell in 2016. Several of […]

Perfect Frog Jumping Weather To Start Our Weather Week

Perfect Frog Jumping Weather To Start Our Weather Week

Angels Camp, CA…Perfect Frog Jumping weather to start the week in the Mother Lode. Today Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 58 to 70. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 50. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph. Monday Mostly […]

Sunday Is Jumpin’ With Things To Do! Will Rosie’s Record Hold?

Sunday Is Jumpin’ With Things To Do!  Will Rosie’s Record Hold?

Frogtown, CA…Sunday is jumpin’ with things to do! 9AM – Junior Livestock Auction down in Tower Pavilion and Swine Ring, come on down and support our local youth! 10AM – Booths and buildings open up, Barrel of Monkeez opens, Barnyard Adventures opens 12PM – Both Carnivals open up, Best of Calaveras performs out on the […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Motorcycle Collision On Hwy 4

Traffic Update….Major Injury Motorcycle Collision On Hwy 4

Vallecito, CA…CHP is reporting a major injury motorcycle incident on Hwy 4 in the Vallecito area. It should be in the clearing in stages now and an air ambulance was landing in Angels Camp. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00235 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr4 / Main St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.092156 -120.472466 […]