Traffic Delays On Hwy 49 On April 7th For Construction In Downtown Angels Camp

Traffic Delays On Hwy 49 On April 7th For Construction In Downtown Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Raspberry Lane/Hardscrabble Street to South Bret Harte Drive/Sam’s Way for grinding and paving work. Crews will begin work on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, through Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. […]

Vail Buys Bear Valley To Reduce Companywide Lift Line Times ~ By Jack Gall

Vail Buys Bear Valley To Reduce Companywide Lift Line Times ~ By Jack Gall

Bear Valley, CA…Ski Resort conglomerate Vail Resorts has purchased little known California Ski Area Bear Valley in a bid to lower the time their customers spend in lift lines. Locals are delighted an out of towner has embraced the true value of Bear Valley Mountain Resort. The final sale price from Skyline resorts to Vail […]

At last! An Authentic Irish Pub Comes To Main Street Murphys

At last! An Authentic Irish Pub Comes To Main Street Murphys

Murphys, CA…For years, Murphys native, Jessica Bowman-Lindstrom has dreamed of opening a traditional Irish Pub in the heart of her hometown. This month her dream is finally coming true. After spending ten joyous years living in Europe, where she earned her MBA, Jessica recently returned to Murphys with her six-year-old son, Jasper. With an impressive […]

First Two Post Butte Fire Recovery Homes To Be Unveiled On Monday

First Two Post Butte Fire Recovery Homes To Be Unveiled On Monday

San Andreas, CA…The first two homes to be built by Calaveras Recovers will be unveiled at the 9 a.m. Monday, April 4, meeting at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints hall at 221 Church Hill Road, San Andreas. “We are excited to finally get started on these two homes,” said Allen Sender, president of […]

Be On The Lookout On Hwy 108

Be On The Lookout On Hwy 108

Sonora, CA….We have received calls regarding a person throwing objects of possibly shooting a pellet/bb gun at vehicles on State Route 108 in the area between Phoenix Lake/Hess Avenue & Peaceful Oak off ramp. These events have happened between the hours of 3:00pm and 5:00pm on random days in the last couple of weeks. The […]

Hwy 108 To Be Closed For Pavement Work On Sunday Night

Hwy 108 To Be Closed For Pavement Work On Sunday Night

Sonora, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route 108 (SR-108) from Stockton Road/SR-49 to Lime Kiln Road/South Washington Street for pavement work. The route will be closed from Sunday, April 3, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. through Monday, April 4, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 5 minute delays and seek alternate […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through March 30th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through March 30th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… Daily_Log_03-09-2016 Daily_Log_03-10-2016 Daily_Log_03-30-2016 Daily_Log_03-29-2016 Daily_Log_03-28-2016 Daily_Log_03-27-2016 Daily_Log_03-26-2016 Daily_Log_03-25-2016 Daily_Log_03-24-2016 Daily_Log_03-23-2016 Daily_Log_03-22-2016 Daily_Log_03-21-2016 Daily_Log_03-20-2016 Daily_Log_03-19-2016 Daily_Log_03-18-2016 Daily_Log_03-17-2016 Daily_Log_03-16-2016 Daily_Log_03-15-2016 Daily_Log_03-14-2016 Daily_Log_03-13-2016 Daily_Log_03-12-2016 Daily_Log_03-11-2016

It’s Clubhouse Time At Chapel In The Pines

It’s Clubhouse Time At Chapel In The Pines

Arnold, CA…Doors will open at 6:15 and the event starts right at 6:30pm with lots of fun music, skits, and a friendly competition too and wraps up with some great family time activities. Lots of fun for ALL the elementary families on the Highway 4 corridor – not just Chapel folks! If you would like […]

Property Owners Affected by the Butte Fire May Receive an Exemption from the Annual Fire Prevention Fee

Property Owners Affected by the Butte Fire May Receive an Exemption from the Annual Fire Prevention Fee

San Andreas, CA…Property owners within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) have received a bill for “The Annual Fire Prevention Fee”. This fee applies to anyone who had a “habitable structure” on their property as of July 1. Property owners who lost their homes in the Butte Fire may qualify for an exemption from that fee. […]

99.5% of Registered Butte Fire Properties Cleared of Debris

99.5% of Registered Butte Fire Properties Cleared of Debris

Mountain Ranch, CA…Debris removal is now complete on 99.5% of participating properties. 3 crews continue to make great progress working a seven day work week. Soil Samples have been approved on 693 properties and erosion control completed on 560 properties. The Building Department continues to encourage residents to submit building plans for review and complete […]

Shots Fired After A Vehicle Collision. Multiple Charges For Rail Road Flat Woman

Shots Fired After A Vehicle Collision.  Multiple Charges For Rail Road Flat Woman

Mountain Ranch, CA…On March 27th at approximately 10:40am Calaveras Sheriff;s Deputies responded to assist CHP Officers with a single vehicle collision in Mountain Ranch on Wharregard Road. Deputies and Officers found a pickup truck on its side off of the roadway. The driver of the vehicle was not at the scene. They also noticed blood […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through April 5th

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through April 5th

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 […]

Bear Valley Mountain To Host 11th Annual SLUSH CUP RACE On April 10th

Bear Valley Mountain To Host 11th Annual SLUSH CUP RACE On April 10th

Bear Valley, CA…The 11th Annual Slush Cup, a fun ski race benefitting the Bear Valley Snowsports Education Foundation (BVSEF), will be held on Sunday, April 10th at Bear Valley Mountain. This BVSEF fundraiser event is open to the public to participate and designed for a rider’s skill level to be an intermediate and above. Almost […]

Local Measles Exposure: Public Health Seeks the Public’s Assistance

Local Measles Exposure: Public Health Seeks the Public’s Assistance

Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health is conducting an investigation of an unvaccinated visitor who tested positive for measles. This individual is not a resident of Amador County, but dined at a local restaurant while traveling through the area. There are currently no cases in Amador County. As part of this ongoing investigation, […]

Sheriff Volunteers Helped Tame Irish Day Traffic & Crowds

Sheriff Volunteers Helped Tame Irish Day Traffic & Crowds

Murphys, CA…Under the coordination of Sgt. Vic Farina, the Calaveras Sheriff Volunteers Capt. Betty Miner, Sgt. Bob Fienberg, Sgt. Aurora Weatherby, Louis Chiu, Mike Connich, Jim Garrick, Kathleen Hogue Gonzalez, Bruce Greenfield, Sandra Kraft, Barry Macler, Rudy Silberbauer and Pat Toepel provided traffic control during the Irish Day parade and celebration on Saturday, March 19th, […]

Spring Fest & Eggapalooza Filled Copperopolis Town Square

Spring Fest & Eggapalooza Filled Copperopolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square was filled on Saturday for their annual “Spring Fest & Eggapalooza”. They had Easter egg hunts, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, live music by The Copper Renegades, kids’ games and contests, a rock-climbing wall, free goodies for kids and more. Old Skool Pie Pizza was on-hand to offer its famous […]

Ronald ‘Ron’ Scott Young 1938 – 2016

Ronald ‘Ron’ Scott Young 1938 – 2016

Copperopolis, CA…Ronald ‘Ron’ Scott Young, 77, died Friday March 25th at home with his wife following a brief illness. Born and raised in Medford, Mass, Ron leaves behind his wife of 31 years, MJ Young, daughters Debby, Amy, Jen, Kathy, Kara, 6 grandchildren and many, many close friends. Ron graduated from Tufts University in Medford, […]

Wine and Investments Workshop in Murphys On March 30th

Wine and Investments Workshop in Murphys On March 30th

Murphys, CA…Join BluePrint Asset Management for a complimentary evening of wine and appetizers at the Historic Murphys Hotel on March 30th.  You’ll enjoy fun conversation, fantastic wine and food, and useful financial information no one has ever told you before. For example, you’ll learn: How to cut your investment costs at least 30% AND achieve a portfolio […]

The President and First Lady at the 2016 Easter Egg Roll

The President and First Lady at the 2016 Easter Egg Roll

Washington, DC…President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama deliver remarks from the White House Balcony at the 2016 Easter Egg Roll, the final Easter Egg Roll of the Obama administration, accompanied by Sunny, Bo and the Easter Bunny. South Lawn 10:41 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: How’s everybody doing today? (Applause.) Happy Easter! You guys […]

Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle vs Tree In Valley Springs

Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle vs Tree In Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a solo vehicle off roadway into a tree on Petersburg Road. An injured party was out of the vehicle and complaining of neck pain. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00284 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 0 S Petersburg Rd Loc Desc: YOUNGS CREEK X S PETERSBURG RD Lat/Lon: […]

Governor Brown, Legislators and Labor Leaders Announce Landmark Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage

Governor Brown, Legislators and Labor Leaders Announce Landmark Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today joined legislators and labor leaders to announce a landmark agreement that makes California the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide. The Governor was joined at today’s announcement by: Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León; California Labor […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway With Potential Injuries On Hwy 108

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway With Potential Injuries On Hwy 108

Soulsbyville, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle off the roadway near Soulsbyville Road & Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00517 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.996608 -120.267419 Close Detail Information 3:55 PM 5 [13] 1039 TUOL 1141 3:54 PM 4 [3] OFF THE RDWY […]

Rock Legends ZZ Top & Gregg Allman Will Light Up Ironstone On September 30th

Rock Legends ZZ Top & Gregg Allman Will Light Up Ironstone On September 30th

Murphys, CA…Get ready Murphys ZZ Top is heading back to Ironstone Amphitheatre on September 30th. The New Show added to the concert season will feature rock legends ZZ Top & Gregg Allman This will be Friday, September 30th at Ironstone Amphitheatre. Tickets on Sale April 7th! ZZ TOP a/k/a “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” […]