President Obama’s Weekly Address: It’s Time for the Senate To Do Its Job

President Obama’s Weekly Address: It’s Time for the Senate To Do Its Job

Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. It’s now been 45 days since I nominated Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. Judge Garland is a man of experience, integrity, and unimpeachable qualifications. Judge Garland is someone who Senate Republicans are on record saying is “a man of accomplishment and keen intellect;” a man who’s “honest and capable;” a […]

The 2016 Calaveras Relay For Life Is Going On Now

The 2016 Calaveras Relay For Life Is Going On Now

San Andreas, CA…The 2016 Relay for Life event on April 25th 9am to April 26th 9am. The event is held this year at Calaveras High School in San Andreas. If you are a Cancer survivor, caregiver, know someone who has been effected by cancer or not and would like to participate- all are welcome!! You […]

Human Remains Found In Pinecrest Area

Human Remains Found In Pinecrest Area

Pinecrest, CA…Last night around 5:55 PM, an alert citizen spotted what he believed to be human remains in the area of Highway 108 and Old Strawberry Road in Pinecrest and called the Sheriff’s Office. Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies and Detectives responded to the scene and confirmed the remains were human. The remains were collected and […]

Calaveras Board To Appoint A New Sheriff May 2nd

Calaveras Board To Appoint A New Sheriff May 2nd

San Andreas, CA…For the appointment of Sheriff this special meeting is being held so the Board of Supervisors may conduct a public interview of the five (5) candidates. All of the candidates have submitted their application packets, meet the requirements to occupy the position of Sheriff and have participated in first round interviews by a […]

Columbia College’s “Symphony Of The Sierra” On April 30th

Columbia College’s “Symphony Of The Sierra” On April 30th

Columbia, CA…Columbia College will present its spring concert “Symphony of the Sierra” at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30th in the Dogwood Theater. The wide-ranging repertoire promises to be a performance well worth hearing. According to orchestra conductor, Mic Harper, “The repertoire provides a wonderful introduction to orchestral music for children and is complex enough […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Incident Blocking Traffic On Hwy 4 Between Appaloosa & Stallion

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting an Overturned Vehicle Incident Blocking Traffic On Hwy 4 Between Appaloosa & Stallion Incident: 00206 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Appaloosa Way Loc Desc: BTWN APPALOOSA / STALLION Lat/Lon: 38.049420 -120.631128 Close Detail Information 2:52 PM 3 [3] 1039 CALSO 2:51 PM 2 [2] LANDED ON WHEELS // […]

Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Prescribed Burn

Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Prescribed Burn

West Point, CA…The week of May 2, 2016 CALFIRE, in cooperation with Sierra Pacific Industries, will conduct a prescribed burn to reduce forest fuels along Winton Road just east of the community of West Point near Lily Valley Circle. This burn project is part of the Winton- Schaads Vegetation Management Plan. The purpose of the […]

Burn Permits Required Starting May 1st

Burn Permits Required Starting May 1st

San Andreas, CA…San Andreas – Sunday, May 1, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will require burning permits within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn hours vary; contact the Air Pollution Control […]

Authorities On Look Out For Home Invasion Robbery Suspect

Authorities On Look Out For Home Invasion Robbery Suspect

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a home invasion robbery which occurred just before 6 AM this morning on Campbells Flat Road in Sonora. This was not a random act. This residence was specifically targeted. The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’1″,mid 30’s, medium build, hair buzzed on the […]

CAL FIRE Investigators Determine Butte Fire Caused By Tree Into PG&E Powerline

CAL FIRE Investigators Determine Butte Fire Caused By Tree Into PG&E Powerline

Sacramento – After a thorough investigation, CAL FIRE has determined that the 2015 Butte Fire was sparked by a tree that came into contact with a Pacific Gas & Electric Company powerline. Investigators were dispatched as part of the initial response to the Butte Fire and immediately began working to determine the origin and cause […]

Calaveras County Supervisors Demand Hundreds of Millions in Compensation for PG&E Negligence in Butte Fire Catastrophe

Calaveras County Supervisors Demand Hundreds of Millions in Compensation for PG&E Negligence in Butte Fire Catastrophe

Calaveras County, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors today said it will pursue all legal avenues and seek hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. after a Cal Fire investigation determined the utility was guilty of causing the 2015 Butte Fire. The County said it will also seek an […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway Near Hwy 26 & Milton

Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway Near Hwy 26 & Milton

Jenny Lind, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury incident were a vehicle has gone off the roadway near Hwy 26 & Milton Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00088 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Milton Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.104633 -120.908738 Close Detail Information 9:09 AM 1 [1] UKN VEH OFF […]

Arts Council Celebrating Mary Jane Genochio’s Career Sunday

Arts Council Celebrating Mary Jane Genochio’s Career Sunday

Mokelumne Hill, CA…On Sunday May 1st, at 5pm the Calaveras Arts Council is hosting a “bring your own basket” picnic to celebrate the well-deserved retirement of Executive Director, Mary Jane Genochio, and wish out-going Office Manager, Wendy Muster, all the best in her expanded life in San Francisco. At the same time we will be […]

Tax Freedom Day Comes Late for California Again

Tax Freedom Day Comes Late for California Again

Sacramento, CA…California residents who have filed their income tax returns by April 18 must wait a little longer to breathe a sigh of relief. Even after mailing their tax forms, Californians still have 12 more days until they’ve collectively earned enough money to pay off their total tax bill for the year. Calculated annually by […]

$50,000 Grant Given For Butte Fire Rebuilding Efforts…Contractors & Funds Needed For 80 Homes

$50,000 Grant Given For Butte Fire Rebuilding Efforts…Contractors & Funds Needed For 80 Homes

San Andreas, CA…A $50,000 grant from the California Endowment was given to Calaveras Recovers recently through the Amador Community Foundation, which is the fiscal sponsor of the local group dedicated to recovery from the Butte Fire. In April, concrete foundations were poured for the first two homes being built by Calaveras Recovers for the uninsured […]

Columbia College Graduates Future Fire Fighters

Columbia College Graduates Future Fire Fighters

Columbia, CA…Columbia College’s Fire Academy will hold its graduation ceremony and presentation of Certification of Completion to 34 successful students of the Fire Technology Program. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at Columbia College, Thursday, April 28th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion. Students in the program have […]

Make Flourish A Shopping Destination

Make Flourish A Shopping Destination

Copperopolis, CA…At Flourish a shop in the Copperopolis town square we have clothing, shoes, jewelry, home decor and many other items for yourself or as gifts for others. Mother’s Day is around the corner and we have a Brighton special going on through May 8. Come in and take a look!

Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Cabezut Rd and Greenley Rd

Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Cabezut Rd and Greenley Rd

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a Non-Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Cabezut Rd and Greenley Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00224 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Cabezut Rd / Greenley Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.985638 -120.367092 Close Detail Information 10:48 AM 1 [2] 1125 Unit Information 10:49 AM 3 Unit Assigned 10:49 AM […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through May 3rd

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through May 3rd

Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… 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. ” – Mike Croshaw Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra […]