Drop the Drugs Events August 17 4pm-8pm Going On Now

Drop the Drugs Events August 17 4pm-8pm Going On Now

San Andreas, CA…A “Drop the Drugs” event is being presented through funding from the Anti-Drug Abuse Justice Assistance Grant. The service is free and anonymous; no questions asked. Calaveras County community members can prevent prescription and other drug misuse and abuse by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted drugs on Tuesday: […]

US To Cede Oversight Of Domain Name System To International Body On October 1st

US To Cede Oversight Of Domain Name System To International Body On October 1st

Washington, DC…Two months ago, we passed an important milestone in a nearly 20-year effort to privatize the Internet domain name system (DNS). We announced on June 9 that the transition proposal developed by the Internet multistakeholder community meets the criteria we outlined in March 2014 when we declared our intent to transition NTIA’s stewardship role […]

Traffic Update…Minor Injury, Rollover Collision On Hwy 4.

Traffic Update…Minor Injury, Rollover Collision On Hwy 4.

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a minor injury, rollover collision on Hwy 4. Eastbound lane was blocked. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00329 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.044637 -120.647426 Close Detail Information 6:25 PM 7 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt […]

Planned Water Outage In West Point Area For Main Waterline Repair On August 17th

Planned Water Outage In West Point Area For Main Waterline Repair On August 17th

West Point, CA…Due to main waterline repair work, about 50 customers in West Point may experience a disruption to their water service between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday August 17. Customers who live on Palmer Road, Jurs Road, Valentine Hill Drive, Bummerville Road and portions of Bald Mountain Road may experience water service disruptions. […]

Experience The Difference At Sonora Ford!

Experience The Difference At Sonora Ford!

Sonora, CA…We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers’ needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! If you don’t see what you are looking for, click on CarFinder, fill out the form, […]

Major Injuries To Berkeley & Oakland Men & Charges For Driver In DUI Rollover ATV Collision

Major Injuries To Berkeley & Oakland Men & Charges For Driver In DUI Rollover ATV Collision

Sheep Ranch, CA…An 18 year old Berkeley man was driving his 2011 Polaris Ranger vehicle westbound on a private driveway approaching Sheep Ranch Road and an undetermined rate of speed. He allowed the vehicle to travel off of the gravel driveway and on the north shoulder. As he was attempting to get the vehicle back […]

Huge Crowd At Tree Mortality Meeting. No Quick Fixes & Lots Of Work Ahead.

Huge Crowd At Tree Mortality Meeting.  No Quick Fixes & Lots Of Work Ahead.

Avery, CA…The Avery Middle School Gym was filled to overflowing on Saturday with community members concerned about tree mortality in our area. The cliff note version…The problem is huge and it may get worse before it gets better. The main culprits are beetles, drought & overcrowded forests. If standing dead trees on your property could […]

Over 175 Structures Burned So Far By Clayton Fire, 3,000 Acres & 5% Containment

Over 175 Structures Burned So Far By Clayton Fire, 3,000 Acres & 5% Containment

Lower Lake, CA…The fire continued to burning aggressively through the night. The communities impacted were Lower Lake and Clearlake. Additional resources arrived throughout the night. The fire behavior remains intense. Structures are threatened and currently mandatory evacuations are in place. Structure defense continues. Terrain is grassy oak woodland, heavy brush with difficult access. The Damage […]

Men’s Basketball Players Escape For A Third Straight Game, Defeat France 100-97 ~ By Craig Bohnert Team USA

Men’s Basketball Players Escape For A Third Straight Game, Defeat France 100-97 ~ By Craig Bohnert Team USA

Rio de Janeiro, BR…In a battle of the top two teams in Group A, the U.S. men’s basketball team defeated France 100-97 Sunday afternoon, closing out group play with five wins in as many starts. Klay Thompson led all scorers with 30 points and Kevin Durant scored 17, connecting on all six of his field […]

Don’t Miss Chris Young Tonight. It’s A County Afternoon In Calaveras County

Don’t Miss Chris Young Tonight.  It’s A County Afternoon In Calaveras County

Murphys, CA…Only 4 concerts left in the Summer Concert Series at Ironstone Amphitheatre. Up next is country favorite, Chris Young, on Sunday, August 14th @ 7 p.m. Don’t you worry… Tickets are still available!  Wine Club members are invited to start the party early with complimentary wine tasting, beer tasting, appetizers, and a little pre-show […]

Traffic Update….Injury DUI Collision In Valley Springs

Traffic Update….Injury DUI Collision In Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is on scene of an injury DUI collision. They have reported that the passenger sustained minor injuries. Incident: 00178 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 2968 Berkesey Ln Loc Desc: Berkesy Dr Lat/Lon: 38.165234 -120.845615 Close Detail Information 1:14 PM 9 [23] A49-001 1021 ON CALL JUDGE – EMAIL RE WARRNT FOR DUI […]

Market At The Square Is Every Sunday From 10 – 3!!

Market At The Square Is Every Sunday From 10 – 3!!

Copperopolis, CA…Today at Market at The Square we have Yellow Peaches, Farm Fresh Tomatoes, fruits and veggies, Baked Goods, Mexican and seafood, Gourmet Cheeses, Raw Honeys, Nuts, Hummus, Arts and Crafts, Soaps and more! Runs 10-3pm every Sunday through October! For new vendor info please contact Kim at khamilton@castlecooke.com or 209.785.9700. We would love to […]

Beautiful Home In Arnold At 3333 Nugget Ct. Is Only $329,000

Beautiful Home In Arnold At 3333 Nugget Ct. Is Only $329,000

Arnold, CA….Located on a level corner lot, is this beautifully maintained home. Vaulted ceilings. Open floor plan with living room and dining room. Woodstove, forced air heating. Master bedroom with walk in closet, on the ground floor. Two bedrooms and full bath upstairs that connects between the two bedrooms. could be used as a second […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Hwys 12 & 49

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Hwys 12 & 49

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle that has landed on it’s roof off the roadway and into creek. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00113 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr12 / Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Close Detail Information 8:52 AM 3 [4] 1039 CALA SO 8:50 AM 2 [2] […]

TCU Battalion Chief Michael Spear Has Passed Away

TCU Battalion Chief Michael Spear Has Passed Away

Sonora, CA…It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Battalion Chief Michael Spear, 46, Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit. Chief Spear passed away overnight at his home in Sonora. We ask that you join us in keeping Mike’s family, his friends, and his coworkers in your thoughts and prayers as they work through their unimaginable […]

CCWD Isn’t Letting Its Guard Down On Conservation ~ Guest Opinion Part Two By Terry Strange

CCWD Isn’t Letting Its Guard Down On Conservation ~ Guest Opinion Part Two By Terry Strange

San Andreas, CA….We just endured a four-year drought that was so severe, scientists had to go back more than a thousand years in tree ring records to find its equal. While the 2012-2015 dry spell may have been interrupted by a near-average winter in 2015-2016, and some reservoir levels have increased significantly, that doesn’t mean […]

CCWD Has Spent 70 Years Preparing For Drought ~ Guest Opinion By Terry Strange

CCWD Has Spent 70 Years Preparing For Drought ~ Guest Opinion By Terry Strange

San Andreas, CA…Of the many natural resources found in Calaveras County, water is arguably the most valuable, and protecting access to the water that originates here is critical to the county’s future. This has long been recognized by the Calaveras County Water District, which has been a faithful steward of the county’s greatest asset for […]