Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Is Calling all Cowboy Poets

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Is Calling all Cowboy Poets

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 3rd Annual Cowboy Poetry Competition is May 20, 2016. Our focus is on stories about the life of rural communities and today’s real working West. We look for poems and lyrics that say something original about cowboying, ranching, or rural life. . We encourage poems […]

The 2016 Twisted Folk Concert Series Starts May 14th

The 2016 Twisted Folk Concert Series Starts May 14th

Vallecito, CA…Announcing this year’s concert series! We’ve got jazz, blues, Irish, folk, country, bluegrass, and Zydeco for your entertainment! And the return of one of your all-time favorites! First show is May 14th!   At the Winery in Vallectio  All shows start at sundown  Attendees admitted one hour before show time  Dinner, snacks. and delicious Twisted Oak […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 6 through April 16, 2016

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 6 through April 16, 2016

Murphys, CA…What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 6 through April 16, 2016. Tuesdays at Alchemy – Winemakers Night – Every Tuesday is Winemaker’s Night at Alchemy, featuring $5 glasses of local wines, free live music on our patio from 5:30-8, our entire regular menu, plus wine paired specials. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations or visit […]

Groveland Ranger District China Underburn Notice

Groveland Ranger District China Underburn Notice

Groveland, CA…The Groveland Ranger District is planning to conduct an understory burn this month and as soon as next week, weather and fuels conditions permitting. The burn area is located approximately 4 miles NE of Greeley Hill, along Forest road 1S29, 2S28, and 2S17, encompassing approximately 546 acres. The area will be treated with low-intensity […]

Arnold Water Main Replacement Contract Awarded

Arnold Water Main Replacement Contract Awarded

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors awarded the construction contract for the Reach 3A water transmission pipeline replacement project in Arnold at its meeting Wednesday, April 6. This pipeline was originally installed in 1965 and is being replaced due to its age, poor condition and high frequency of failures and repairs that […]

The Calaveras County Council Of Government Board Back In Action Tonight

The Calaveras County Council Of Government Board Back In Action Tonight

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Council of Government Board is back in action tonight in the Supervisors Chambers. The Agenda is Enclosed…. AGENDA CALAVERAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CCOG) Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 5:30 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers – 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG) Page 1 Updated 4/1/2016 10:13 AM […]

Walk Away From Vallecito Conservation Camp Apprehended

Walk Away From Vallecito Conservation Camp Apprehended

Vallecito, CA…The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has announced the apprehension of an inmate who walked away from a conservation camp five years ago. Inmate Secundino Cornejo, 44, was taken into custody without incident by the U.S. Border Patrol on Sunday, April 3, 2016, based on a warrant for his arrest from CDCR. […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through April 12th

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through April 12th

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, and a […]

Calaveras Health Officer Dr. Dean Kelaita Says They Are Following Measles Exposures

Calaveras Health Officer Dr. Dean Kelaita Says They Are Following Measles Exposures

San Andreas, CA….San Andreas, CA – Calaveras Public Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita, announced that Public Health Services is investigating a child diagnosed with measles traveling through Calaveras County to ensure no local residents were infected. The unvaccinated child resides in Nevada County and developed measles after returning to California from traveling overseas. The child […]

Traffic Update….Injury Accident On Tuolumne Road

Traffic Update….Injury Accident On Tuolumne Road

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury accident near Tuolumne & Standard Roads. There was debris in the roadway. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00123 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Tuolumne Rd / Standard Rd Loc Desc: IFO SIERRA BIBLE CHURCH Lat/Lon: 37.957388 -120.311858 Close Detail Information 8:46 AM 8 [15] [Rotation Request […]

Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwy 26 & Nove Way… Roadway Blocked

Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwy 26 & Nove Way… Roadway Blocked

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle collision near Hwy 26 & Nove. There are possible injuries and the roadway is blocked. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00088 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Nove Way / Sr26 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.188106 -120.826465 Close Detail Information 7:52 AM 4 [3] SR26 BLOCKED 7:51 AM […]

Traffic Update….Spinout Into Fence With Wire Across Pa

Traffic Update….Spinout Into Fence With Wire Across Pa

Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle into a ditch near the baseball fields near Paloma Road and Daphne Street. It is reported that wire is across the roadway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00078 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Paloma Rd / Daphne St Loc Desc: NEAR THE BASEBALL FIELDS Lat/Lon: 38.195531 […]

Increased Hazard Tree Removal Begins On Stanislaus National Forest

Increased Hazard Tree Removal Begins On Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…The U.S. Forest Service is conducting hazard tree abatement and fuels reduction work on the Mi-Wok Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (STF) in response to increasing tree mortality and public safety concerns beginning this week. A Type II crew of Forest Service staff are responding to priority treatment areas located throughout the forest, specifically […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Pole On Shaws Flat Road

Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Pole On Shaws Flat Road

Sonora, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle in to a pole on Shaws Flat Road just north of Jamestown Road. PG&E will need to replace the pole in this area so please use caution and expect delays for the next couple of hours. Incident: 00464 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Shaws Flat Rd / Jamestown Rd […]

Traffic Update…Head On Fatality Closes Hwy 140 Into Yosemite

Traffic Update…Head On Fatality Closes Hwy 140 Into Yosemite

Briceburg, CA…CHP is reporting a head on collision with a fatality that is blocking traffic on Hwy 140 going into Yosemite. Initial reports are it may be closed for awhile. Incident: 00342 Type: Fatality Location: Sr140 / Bull Creek Rd Loc Desc: 2 MI JEO BRICEBURG Lat/Lon: 37.604639 -119.966054 Close Detail Information 2:10 PM 20 […]

Registration Open For Ninth Annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride On April 16th

Registration Open For Ninth Annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride On April 16th

Murphys, CA…Bicyclists from throughout Northern California and Nevada will journey to
 the historic gold rush town of Murphys to enjoy the spring beauty of Calaveras County and take part in the ninth annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride on Saturday, April 16. Two scenic routes, the Wild Ride of approximately 50K and the Wilder Ride of […]

Ebbetts Pass Lumber Is Growing & Hiring

Ebbetts Pass Lumber Is Growing & Hiring

Arnold, CA…Due to our continued growth and an internal promotion, Ebbetts Pass Lumber has an immediate opening in our lumberyard for a yard worker / customer service position. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment. If you enjoy working with people, have a “can do” attitude and enjoy being part of […]

Calaveras County To Prepare Environmental Impact Report On Medical Cannabis Ordinance

Calaveras County To Prepare Environmental Impact Report On Medical Cannabis Ordinance

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County will be preparing an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed new medical cannabis ordinance. The ordinance will permit and regulate cannabis cultivation in the county and provide for commercial activities associate with medical cannabis. A Notice of Preparation, used to scope the issues that the EIR should consider, has been issued […]

Mrs. Waldtraut “Wally” Gill 1932 – 2016

Mrs. Waldtraut “Wally” Gill 1932 – 2016

Murphys, CA…Murphys resident Waldtraut “Wally” Gill died unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, March 30th. She was 84 years old. Wally was born on March 11, 1932, in Newark, New Jersey, to Kate (Berlieb) and Thomas Rodegker, both originally from Germany. She attended South 17th Street Elementary and West Side High School in Newark, and […]

James Leonard March 1918 – 2016

James Leonard March 1918 – 2016

San Andreas, CA…James Leonard March was Born September 17,1918, in Richmond, California. He was 97 years old when he passed away in Suisun City with youngest son Jerry of a Stroke on March 29, 2016. He Graduated high school in the Bay Area. He was a 2nd Officer in the Merchant Marines, 2nd Mate in […]

The Grandparent Project Invites Grandfamilies To Family Picnics, May 1st At Turner & White Pines Parks

The Grandparent Project Invites Grandfamilies To Family Picnics, May 1st At Turner & White Pines Parks

Angels Camp, CA…The Grandparent Project of Calaveras provides real life, practical support for grandparents and other relatives raising grandchildren. All participants, children, family friends and those who may be interested in meeting other grandparents/relative caregivers are invited to celebrate together with a picnic on May 1, 2016. This year the fun will be held in […]

Alpine County Heritage Tourism Rededicate Historic Sites

Alpine County Heritage Tourism Rededicate Historic Sites

Markleeville, CA…A day of historic recognition and rededication is set for Saturday, April 9, 2016 for three Markleeville main street locations. The rededication ceremonies will begin at noon across from the courthouse in Markleeville. The first is the Charles W. Barrett Memorial Fountain, originally erected in 1941, to honor the former sheriff of Alpine County. […]